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Circle’s initial public offering (IPO) highlighted the exclusivity of early-stage investments. The rise of tokenized real-world assets opens up these opportunities to a broader audience, with institutional investors increasingly adopting this shift. Kingsley Advani, CEO of tokenized stock exchange Allo, emphasizes that the future of tokenization lies in a hybrid model combining traditional finance and blockchain. This model enhances access, transparency, and efficiency to create a more inclusive financial system. Exclusion of Early-Stage Investments Circle’s debut IPO on the New York Stock Exchange demonstrated the wealth investors can gain from such listings.  Pre-IPO, Circle was priced at $31 per share. It opened at $69 and closed its first trading day at $83.23, marking a 168% gain. While impressive, this success also exposed the exclusive nature of accessing early-stage investments. For decades, institutions have controlled access to primary investment instruments, limiting opportunities for retail investors. Few non-institutional players can afford private equity without significant capital.  Only 62% of Americans owned stock in 2025. Source: Gallup. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 62% of US adults own stocks, while minimum investment requirements for Treasuries or private equity often reach $100,000. Slowly, blockchain technology is changing this reality. Rise of Tokenized Real-World Assets and Blockchain Promise The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has gained momentum over several crypto cycles, now projected to be valued at $2.08 trillion, with forecasts reaching $18.9 trillion by 2033. What makes this market particularly appealing is its ability to fractionalize ownership, enabling smaller investors to access various asset classes. RWA Tokenization projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033. Source: Boston Consulting Group. “This shift goes beyond a technical upgrade, suggesting a meaningful redistribution of access and control. By distributing ownership, tokenization levels the playing field and moves to a future where its gatekeeping model no longer holds,”…

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