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Comparison
RWA tokenization vs NFTs: which fits my asset?
Direct answer
RWAs tokenize regulated real-world assets (real estate, funds, bonds) with compliance, custody, and transfer restrictions—investors buy fractional economic rights via security-style tokens. NFTs represent unique or editioned digital items on-chain (art, gaming, tickets) with lighter compliance but less built-in investor protection. Choose RWA rails for securities; NFT standards for collectibles and digital goods.
Details
RWA platforms use ERC-3643, ERC-1400, or similar standards with whitelisting, investor eligibility, and SPV legal wrappers. Production RWA builds run $50K–$500K+ depending on asset class and jurisdiction.
NFT marketplaces use ERC-721/1155 with marketplace contracts, royalties, and discovery layers—$25K–$200K+ for custom platforms. Real-estate 'NFTs' without SPV/securities compliance rarely satisfy institutional or retail investor protection expectations.
Hybrid models exist (e.g., fractional real estate via regulated tokens, not profile-picture NFTs). The legal classification of the asset drives the standard—not the marketing label.
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