By Now, I Have Called Many Times That RWA Is Currently the Hottest Crypto Sector

By now, I have called many times that RWA is currently the hottest crypto sector. It’s also likely to stay hot. Current projections for 2030

"Finally, someone else is calling it. By now, I have called many times that RWA is currently the hottest crypto sector. It’s also likely to stay hot. Current projections for 2030 range from a $16 trillion to $30 trillion market. Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, is a big tokenization fan. What else can I say to convince you?

However, today, I will look into a medium cap RWA project, Plume Network. It’s the up and coming, rising new RWA star. I will compare it with Ondo Finance as well. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s dive in.

What Is Plume Network ($PLUME)

Plume Network ($PLUME) is a new generation blockchain that focuses on Real-World Assets (RWA). It has some unique features that make it stand out. Plume is still in its testnet phase, but its mainnet is approaching rapidly. However, its $PLUME token TGE already took place in January 2025.

very important update

|——————| | MAINNET | | IS | | COMING | | SOON 🪶 | |——————| (__/) || (•ㅅ•) || / 　 づ

— Plume – RWAfi L1 (@plumenetwork) March 7, 2025

Ever since, Plume launched four important features. As there are,

Plume Chain

Existing Layer 1 and Layer 2 chains are not equipped for RWA requirements. These are scalability, security, and most importantly, compliance. Ondo also launched its own Ondo Chain during their recent Ondo Summit in NYC. Pretty much for the same reasons.

The Plume chain is also the first full-stack Layer 1 blockchain. This accommodates their RWAfi or Real-World Asset Finance. This should bring TradFi to DeFi for retail. On the other hand, Ondo Finance caters to institutions. See Plume as a Robinhood 2.0 and Ondo as Wall Street 2.0. The good thing is that they already work together. More on this later.

Source: Plume blog

Now, the Plume chain offers three features.

Plume x Ondo partnership will be the beacon of RWAs

RWAs will be a trillion $ industry by 2030, so I am very bullish on Plume.

Plume is the largest RWAfi ecosystem, built for retail as Robinhood 2.0, while Ondo caters to institutions as Wall Street 2.0.

With 3.75M users, 280M+… https://t.co/6Pltfv831Z pic.twitter.com/EZofcghexB

— Finish 🏁 (@0xFinish) February 14, 2025

Arc — Tokenization Engine

This simplifies bringing RWAs onchain. For example, it offers compliance workflows.

Passport — Smart Wallets

This allows you to store contract code with your EOAs. These are Externally Owned Accounts. This passport embeds custody and compliance directly into the wallet. This allows you to stake, collateralize, or integrate your RWAs into DeFi. The latter opens yield earning options. So, Passport offers a different infrastructure whilst staying compliant. Standard wallets don’t offer this.

Introducing Plume Passport: Your RWAfi Wallet

Plume Passport is your seamless connection to Plume’s ecosystem. From tokenization to staking and governance, it’s your all-in-one wallet for managing RWAs onchain.

Here’s what’s coming 👇pic.twitter.com/JeT4vspUEL

— Plume – RWAfi L1 (@plumenetwork) January 10, 2025

Nexus — Data Highway

This offers efficient, real-time data integration. It unlocks various unique opportunities. For instance, you can bet on economic indicators or leverage tokenized luxury goods. For this it uses various oracles, like Supra, SEDA, or Oraichain.

Introducing Plume Nexus: Your Real-World Data Provider

In collaboration with leading oracle partners, we’re launching an onchain data highway designed for efficient, real-time data integration.

Here’s what you need to know 👇pic.twitter.com/t7QgpRpScV

— Plume – RWAfi L1 (@plumenetwork) January 29, 2025

So, as you can see, this is all geared to retail. Ondo, on the other hand, offers two yield bearing stablecoins, $USDY and $OUSG. Ondo backs them both with short-term US treasuries. Check my recent Ondo video about how many $ONDO you need to become a millionaire.

Plume Network Ecosystem and Funding

Plume Network is still a young project. There were three co-founders, Chris Yin, Teddy Pornpr