The fragmentation dilemma of blockchain: RWA market loses $600 million to $1.3 billion annually, interoperability becomes the key breakthrough point

2025-12-18 16:20:12

【Crypto World】The fragmentation of blockchain is quietly eroding the value of the RWA market. According to the latest research report, the current tokenized real-world asset market with a market cap of $36 billion loses between $600 million and $1.3 billion annually due to this issue. It sounds a bit heartbreaking.

This report consolidates research resources from mainstream industry players, who have been very meticulous with data. Even more concerning are the subsequent forecasts—if this problem continues to go unresolved, by 2030, as the market size surges toward the $16 trillion to $30 trillion target, the annual losses could directly soar to $30 billion to $75 billion. That number is quite alarming.

What is the main culprit behind the inefficiency? The analysis points out two core issues: first, there is a 1% to 3% price difference between different chains; second, transaction costs are as high as 2% to 5%. These seemingly small proportions accumulate in large transactions and high-frequency operations, turning into huge black holes of capital.

What’s the solution? The report strongly advocates for establishing a unified interoperability platform to break down the barriers between different chains. Only by truly achieving cross-chain collaboration can the full potential of this industry be unleashed. Otherwise, we can only watch helplessly as so much value is lost in fragmentation.

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SatoshiLeftOnRead

· 12-19 17:49

Bro, this data looks like scare tactics, 30 to 75 billion? I don't believe you, man. It'll definitely be another bunch of projects running away by then. Is cross-chain really that hard to handle? There’s still a ceiling in this technology. 1% to 3% doesn’t sound like much, but thinking about it carefully, it can really eat into a big chunk of profit. No wonder big players are pondering arbitrage. I've always thought RWA was a bit虚虚, and now it seems there are even more problems than I imagined. 16 trillion by 2030? Dream on. First, fill in this fragmentation pit before bragging.

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SatoshiNotNakamoto

· 12-18 16:45

It's the same old fragmented problem, it feels like these big shots are shouting every day but no one really solves it... Cross-chain arbitrage opportunities are so huge, why hasn't anyone fully cracked this yet? Losses from 300 billion to 750 billion... these numbers are outrageous, feels like the research teams are alarmist. RWA is actually the last hope right now, continuing like this is really risky. Why is it so difficult to reduce transaction costs... The prediction for 2030 sounds ridiculous, the market simply can't grow that big. Interoperability must have a breakthrough, otherwise it's all just empty talk.

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CommunityWorker

· 12-18 16:41

Hmm... It's the same fragmented approach again. This issue has been discussed for three or four years without resolution, which is really a bit hopeless. The arbitrage opportunities between chains are instead being wasted, which is the most ironic part. To put it simply, it's still an ecosystem disconnect. Everyone wants to work on interoperability, but no one does it well. Technical difficulty is no longer an excuse. RWA (Real-World Assets) is inherently the future, but these inefficient problems are holding it back. A $30 billion loss by 2030? Just thinking about it is shocking. The problem is right here. Why does it feel like everyone is fighting their own battles? It's really just the lack of a truly effective cross-chain solution. Right now, all are half-baked. But on the other hand, if this market can truly be integrated well, the opportunities are enormous.

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P2ENotWorking

· 12-18 16:40

Fragmentation is really outrageous. A 1-3% price difference sounds small, but if you're doing high-frequency trading, you know it's a blood loss. A $75 billion loss by 2030? How many people would it take to fill that gap? Chains are like strangers to each other, making proper communication impossible. Interoperability sounds easy to implement, but actually doing it is even more difficult than climbing to the sky. RWA has always been the future, but being held back by such inefficient issues is quite ironic. When will there be a truly cross-chain solution? Seeing the $36 billion market still wasting so much value makes me anxious for them. They need to upgrade quickly, or it will really end in failure. This data is detailed, but the key question is how to fix it. Everyone can shout about interoperability, but it depends on who can actually make it happen.

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WhaleMinion

· 12-18 16:38

Can you still lose so much with just this small price difference? It feels like the key is to improve cross-chain bridging, otherwise you're really just giving away money to miners and market makers.

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TokenDustCollector

· 12-18 16:31

These numbers are really shocking, $75 billion by 2030? It feels like we're just watering a fragmented desert right now. Interoperability really needs to be figured out quickly, or we're just giving money to arbitrageurs. A 1% to 3% spread sounds small, but in a trillion-dollar market, it's an astronomical figure... RWA has finally gained some momentum, don't mess it up. There are so many cross-chain solutions, but why is there still no usable one? It seems like they're all stuck in the PPT stage. Actually, it's just that no one is willing to sacrifice their own chain's interests to do this; everyone just plays their own game. If this isn't solved, RWA will never come to the forefront. For now, let's just enjoy small wealth.

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GigaBrainAnon

· 12-18 16:31

Damn, these loss figures are really incredible. 2030's 75 billion will take off directly, but honestly, interoperability should have been solved a long time ago. The cross-chain arbitrage space is so large, yet no one has truly nailed it; it feels like everyone is just making empty promises. This is the real black hole that eats into profits, more ruthless than any rug pull. RWA (Real-World Assets) are inherently the future direction, but being dragged down by fragmentation is a bit unfortunate. A 1% to 3% price difference doesn't sound like much? High-frequency traders' blood pressure has probably already skyrocketed. The paradox of the multi-chain era is like this: the more dispersed the liquidity, the worse the efficiency. The real question is who will lead the development of this interoperability standard; it seems like another round of internal fighting is imminent. Actually, there have been solutions at the underlying technology level for a long time; the key issue is profit distribution, which is the true game.

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