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What Even Are RWA NFTs?
RWA stands for "Real World Assets." In the NFT space, RWA projects are those that try to bridge Web2 and Web3 by offering utility and perks that extend beyond just blockchain or crypto benefits.
For example, some RWA NFTs may provide special access, discounts, or staking rewards for real-world products, services, events, etc. Their aim is to make owning the NFT useful both digitally and physically.
The Quest for More Utility
A common complaint as the NFT market exploded was that many projects offered little real utility. As co-host Lil Auntie discussed, much of the market became dominated by art projects that acted mainly as social tokens for status.
But many in Web3 want more. They want real utility that offers practical value beyond just digital bragging rights. RWA NFTs that bridge to real-world utility helps answer this call.
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Hive's gaming NFTs like those offered in Splinterlands show the power of combining digital ownership with real utility value. RWA projects aim to achieve similar, whether for physical events, products, services, or more.
Early Innings, But Momentum Building
As Lil Auntie noted, this RWA NFT linking Web2 and Web3 is still early. But it's part of answering the community's calls for more practical value from Web3 and NFT ownership.
As more physical brands, products, and services start seeing opportunities to engage with Web3 users through these models, we can expect significant growth in this space. Hive's quest to incentivize Web2 creators to cross the digital divide also aligns with this bridging ethos.
While still nascent, keep an eye on the RWA NFT segment. Its goal of marrying digital and physical utility via NFTs makes it one to watch as adoption spreads. Owners get real-world value, brands access Web3 communities - the crossover potential is just what many NFT enthusiasts have been asking for.
Thoughts on how RWA NFTs might continue connecting Web2 and Web3? Where else could we see this model add value for both digital and physical worlds?
Bridging Towards the Future
RWA NFTs show early promise in fusing digital and physical worlds for mutual benefit. As more brands, products, services, and events start seeing the value in tapping Web3 communities, this segment could blaze a trail for mass adoption. Both worlds have much to offer the other - RWA projects represent an early bridge poised for growth as the divide narrows. One day such boundary spanning engagement could become the norm. For now, these pioneers light the way forward in showing what's possible.