re.al is the first permissionless Layer 2 dedicated to tokenized real world assets (RWAs), built with Arbiturm Orbit. re.al leverages the power of tokenization to bring RWA on-chain, and provide a unique DeFi ecosystem tailored to this growing category.

According to DeFiLlama, the Real World Assets category accounts for $4.3b of TVL across all the chains tracked. The tokenization of illiquid RWAs is a growing market with significant potential. Non-stablecoin RWAs grew in on-chain value by $1.05bn in 2023 alone (Galaxy report: https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/overview-of-on-chain-rwas/), while the Boston Consulting Group has estimated the tokenization of global illiquid assets to be a $16T market by 2030.

We believe that while general-purpose L2s like Arbitrum help in scaling the Ethereum blockchain, the future is multichain. There will be several L2 chains, each dedicated to a specific use case. We also view the L2 space as ones with winners in both the generalized space i.e. Arbitrum, OP and Base and also winners in a group of specialized chains focused on specific verticals like gaming, AI and RWAs.

Therefore, we envision that Real World Assets (RWAs) can thrive in a dedicated DeFi ecosystem tailored to their specific needs, bringing off-chain yields to on-chain applications that unlock unique composability and capital efficiency. By supporting the development of a robust ecosystem with deep liquidity for RWAs, we aim to become the primary destination for builders and investors interested in this growing category, thus avoiding the problem of liquidity fragmentation across multiple chains.

We think we’re best positioned to establish ourselves as the preeminent chain for tokenized RWAs, capturing the majority of TVL and transaction volume within this category, while also solidifying Arbitrum as a leader in RWAs through integrations within the Arbitrum ecosystem.