John E. Deaton, a former US Senate candidate, believes tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could play a key role in bridging the wealth gap in America. He highlights how these tokenized assets bypass traditional financial intermediaries and provide individuals with greater financial independence as traditional homeownership becomes increasingly inaccessible. Deaton’s views align with prominent crypto figures like Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, who sees tokenization of every asset class and Jesse Pollak, who noted significant on-chain borrowing activity. This trend indicates increasing adoption of DeFi and suggests that real-world utility is driving the next stage of growth for this sector.