The RWA Illusion: Why Numbers Don’t Equal Real Value

Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments & RWAs at Polygon Labs, argues that much of the hype surrounding real-world assets (RWAs) is based on misleading numbers. While impressive headlines abound, the industry risks eroding institutional trust if it continues down this path. Transparency and regulation are crucial to unlocking the true potential of RWAs.