Product Update: RWA.xyz Directory V2

Charlie You
update
November 16, 2023
5 minutes
Product Update: RWA.xyz Directory V2

At RWA.xyz, we’re committed to providing the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for investors, protocols, and researchers to keep up in this fast-moving space. The Directory is the most comprehensive list of RWA protocols and has since been used by tens of thousands of people to discover everyone involved in tokenization. Since its inception, it has been instrumental in connecting industry players, facilitating investments, and fostering partnerships.

The growth trajectory of the RWA sector has been nothing short of remarkable. When we first launched the Directory, it featured less than 20 key protocols. Fast forward nine months, and we're now showcasing over 200 RWA companies. This exponential increase is not just in numbers but also in the diversity and scope of the entities.

In addition to the major increase in listings, we’re excited to announce a new set of features that allow you to navigate the companies in the RWA space easier than ever.

#### Listing a Wider Range of RWA Companies

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The original Directory only included Tokenization Protocols that originate assets through their smart contracts. While these companies still make up the bulk of those listed, the industry consists of many other types of participants. To reflect that, we now have sections that list these other companies:

**Infrastructure & Service Providers**

Providers in this category supply essential tools and services for RWA tokenization, including fund administration, legal and compliance aid, custodial solutions, and agency services. The directory aids in identifying these critical players, streamlining the search for technical, legal, and operational partners in the RWA domain.

**DeFi Protocols**

This section lists DeFi platforms like lending services and yield aggregators that incorporate RWAs into their financial mechanisms. The directory highlights how RWAs are integrated into the DeFi ecosystem, offering insights into innovative applications and new investment opportunities.

**RWA Issuers & Originators**

These companies are pivotal in issuing and originating tokenized real-world assets, connecting traditional assets with blockchain technology. They cover a broad spectrum, from real estate to art tokenization and blockchain-based debt instruments. The directory provides direct access to these innovative asset classes, fostering investment, research, and collaboration opportunities.

#### Improved Searching and Filtering

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To tackle the challenge of navigating through our growing list of companies, we've upgraded our search and filtering functions. Whether you're seeking a specific type of DeFi protocol, an RWA issuer, or a service provider, our improved tools allow you to filter by company types, execution network used, and the class and region of tokenized assets, among other criteria. This makes the process of finding relevant companies faster and more user-friendly, especially helpful for those who have specific needs or are exploring a particular niche within the RWA space.

#### Verified Information via Company-Claimed Profiles

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Companies now can claim their profiles and provide verified, current information about their services and operations. With company-claimed profiles, users can trust that the details they’re viewing are correct and endorsed by the companies themselves. For the companies listed in our directory, claiming their profile is an opportunity to showcase their offerings accurately and build trust with potential investors and partners.

#### Streamlined Listing Process

To keep up with the significant expansion of companies in the tokenization space, we’ve completely redesigned our processes for company, protocol, and asset listings. We now support additions to the Directory significantly faster than before. A Directory listing is also the first step to getting your assets and smart contracts integrated into our data platform, creating a unified entry point for all partners.

If you are a company involved in the RWA space and would like to get listed, follow [the instructions on this page](https://rwa-xyz.notion.site/Get-Listed-on-RWA-xyz-67f8dd8ccf314a95a3e6b6867e6dd891?pvs=4).

#### Explore the Directory

We invite you to explore the updated Directory and discover the world of Real World Assets. Visit [https://app.rwa.xyz/directory](https://app.rwa.xyz/directory).

#### About RWA.xyz

RWA.xyz is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional finance and DeFi by providing comprehensive data, analytics, and a trusted platform for Real World Asset protocols and investors. Our mission is to facilitate informed investment decisions and promote the growth and integration of RWAs in the broader financial ecosystem.

For more information about RWA.xyz or our updated directory, please contact us at [contact@rwa.xyz](mailto:contact@rwa.xyz).

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RWA.xyz has significantly expanded and upgraded its RWA Directory to better serve investors, protocols, and researchers in the fast-growing tokenization space.

Rapid Growth of the RWA Directory

  • Originally launched with fewer than 20 tokenization protocols.
  • Now features 200+ RWA companies in just nine months.
  • Used by tens of thousands of users to discover participants across the RWA ecosystem.
  • Acts as a hub for connecting industry players, facilitating investments, and fostering partnerships.

Expanded Coverage: More Types of RWA Companies

The Directory now goes beyond tokenization protocols that originate assets via smart contracts and includes:

1. Infrastructure & Service Providers

  • Fund administration
  • Legal and compliance support
  • Custodial solutions
  • Agency and operational services
  • Helps users quickly identify technical, legal, and operational partners.

2. DeFi Protocols

  • Lending platforms
  • Yield aggregators
  • Other DeFi applications integrating RWAs
  • Showcases how RWAs are used in DeFi, highlighting new use cases and investment opportunities.

3. RWA Issuers & Originators

  • Firms issuing and originating tokenized real-world assets
  • Coverage across real estate, art, debt instruments, and more
  • Connects traditional assets with blockchain rails
  • Enables discovery of new asset classes and collaboration opportunities.

Improved Search and Filtering

To make navigating the growing list of companies easier, the Directory now supports:

  • Filtering by company type (e.g., DeFi protocol, issuer, service provider)
  • Filtering by execution network
  • Filtering by asset class and region
  • Additional criteria to quickly find relevant companies for specific niches or needs.

Verified, Company-Claimed Profiles

  • Companies can now claim their profiles in the Directory.
  • Claimed profiles allow teams to provide verified, up-to-date information.
  • Users gain higher confidence that details are accurate and endorsed by the company.
  • Companies can better showcase their offerings and build trust with investors and partners.

Streamlined Listing Process

  • The listing workflow for companies, protocols, and assets has been redesigned.
  • New additions can be processed much faster than before.
  • A Directory listing is the first step to integrating assets and smart contracts into RWA.xyz’s data platform.
  • Creates a unified entry point for all partners in the RWA ecosystem.

If you are a company involved in the RWA space and want to be listed, follow the instructions here:

  • Get listed: https://rwa-xyz.notion.site/Get-Listed-on-RWA-xyz-67f8dd8ccf314a95a3e6b6867e6dd891?pvs=4

Explore the Directory

  • Browse the updated Directory: https://app.rwa.xyz/directory

About RWA.xyz

RWA.xyz provides data, analytics, and a trusted platform focused on Real World Asset protocols and investors, aiming to:

  • Bridge traditional finance and DeFi
  • Enable informed investment decisions
  • Support the growth and integration of RWAs into the broader financial system

Contact & Social

  • Email: contact@rwa.xyz
  • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/rwa_xyz