2026 may become a watershed year for the digitization of traditional financial assets. From the components of the Russell 1000 Index to U.S. Treasuries and leading ETFs, these classic assets on Wall Street trading floors are preparing to enter the blockchain world in a new tokenized form.

Imagine: Apple shares can be traded in real-time on the chain, the settlement cycle for U.S. Treasuries compressed from T+1 to seconds-level confirmation, and liquidity bottlenecks in traditional finance gradually broken down by smart contracts. This is not science fiction but a direction that many institutions are exploring and advancing.

What is the core appeal of asset tokenization? First, efficiency — blockchain eliminates intermediaries, making clearing and settlement extremely efficient; second, accessibility — any participant connected to the internet can participate, breaking down geographical barriers of traditional finance; finally, transparency — all transaction records are tamper-proof, enabling more precise risk management.

Of course, issues such as regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and market liquidity still need to be addressed. But from the attitude of major global financial centers, embracing asset tokenization has become an unstoppable trend. The speed and scale of this wave of change are likely to surpass current expectations.