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- Ant Group tokenizes $8.4B in Chinese energy infrastructure via AntChain.
- Asset tokenization accelerates funding, reduces costs, and enables retail investor access.
- Ant’s blockchain strategy includes stablecoin integration and global financial expansion.
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Ant Group, the Chinese fintech giant founded by Jack Ma, is making waves in blockchain-based finance by tokenizing more than $8 billion of energy infrastructure. Through its enterprise arm, Ant Digital Technologies, the company is leveraging its AntChain blockchain to streamline asset financing and bring more liquidity to the energy sector. This initiative highlights the growing role of tokenization in real-world assets (RWA) and China’s push toward digital financial innovation.
Tokenizing Power Infrastructure on AntChain
Ant Digital Technologies is currently monitoring 15 million energy devices across China, including wind turbines and solar panels, uploading operational data to AntChain. This step allows for real-time tracking of energy output and outages, enhancing transparency for investors.
The company has already tokenized assets for three clean energy projects, raising approximately $42 million in total. The next phase involves issuing digital tokens tied directly to these energy assets, enabling investors to participate without traditional intermediaries such as banks or loan officers.
Benefits of Asset Tokenization
Asset tokenization offers multiple advantages. By digitizing infrastructure assets, Ant Digital can bypass traditional financing routes, reduce costs, and accelerate funding for clean energy projects. Retail investors, often excluded from large-scale infrastructure investments, can also gain exposure to high-value assets.
Ant Digital has previously raised 100 million yuan ($14 million) for Longshine Technology Group and 200 million yuan ($28 million) for GCL Energy Technology by linking their energy infrastructure to AntChain. These milestones underscore the practical viability of blockchain-based financing for energy assets.
Stablecoin Ambitions and Global Expansion
Ant Group’s blockchain strategy extends beyond energy tokenization. The firm is collaborating with stablecoin issuer Circle to integrate USDC on AntChain, while Ant International explores cross-border corporate payments and applies for stablecoin-related licenses. This dual approach positions Ant as a pioneer in integrating stablecoins and tokenized infrastructure assets into its global financial ecosystem.
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The tokenization of real-world assets has seen remarkable growth, with on-chain value reaching $28.4 billion this week, according to RWA.xyz. More than half of this market is tokenized private credit, while Ethereum maintains a dominant 57% share. Ant Group’s initiative further cements blockchain’s potential to reshape asset financing.
Ant Group’s $8.4 billion energy tokenization demonstrates the transformative potential of blockchain for infrastructure investment. By combining transparency, liquidity, and global ambitions, Ant is setting a new standard for digital asset financing and real-world asset tokenization.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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