As we close the books on 2024, IX Swap proudly reflects on a transformative year of growth, institutional partnerships, and milestones. By advancing our role as the "Uniswap for Real-World Assets (RWAs)," we have built the foundation for even greater achievements in 2025. With strong backing from institutional investors, strategic collaborations, and a rapidly growing RWA market, we are driving the future of tokenization with our liquidity and trading solution for all RWA tokens.
2024 to 2025: Scaling for the Future
As the “Uniswap for RWA,” we want to lead the $26 trillion RWA market with the trading and liquidity solution for ALL RWA tokens. As we look toward 2025, our achievements in 2024 serve as a launchpad for even greater success. With key investors, strategic partnerships, and an expanding platform, IX Swap is poised to:
- Increase our Institutional Partnerships and focus on Institutional RWA
- Drive stronger and more rapid growth in TVL
- Secure more cryptocurrency exchange distribution partnerships
- Secure CEX listings for $IXS token and drive further adoption and utility
- Help ALL RWA tokens create liquidity pools and enable trading
- Drive adoption through innovative RWA staking rewards and deepen RWA lending and borrowing offerings
The team will be sharing our 2025 roadmap and plans in greater detail through upcoming posts and during our next AMA. Mark your calendars; it's happening on Tuesday, January 7, at 7 PM SGT!
2024 Major Accomplishments: A Year of Innovation and Institutional Expansion
Key Investors: Fueling Our Momentum
Our trusted institutional investors have continued to propel IX Swap forward, solidifying our leadership in RWA tokenization and driving client acquisition and institutional connections.
- Coinbase Ventures: The investment arm of a US-listed Coinbase market cap of $60BN, has signaled strong moves into the RWA industry. We are excited to have their support, reinforcing IX Swap’s credibility and helping expand our global visibility in the blockchain industry. Coinbase Ventures invested; BASE protocol and Coinbase wallet integrated; and we are now focusing on delivering RWA tokens to the 150,000,000 Coinbase users. Read more here
- UOB Bank Ventures: The investment arm of UOB Bank, a leading financial institution in Asia headquartered in Singapore. Holding a 45BN market cap, UOB Bank is a leading institution adopting RWA tokenization. Read more here
- Spartan Group: A leading investment and advisory firm specializing in blockchain technology and digital assets has advised key projects, including Solana. Spartan is highly respected in the blockchain ecosystem for its strong network and partnerships with top-tier crypto exchanges, funds, and blockchain projects. Proven track record and success in advising and investing in market-leading projects. Read more here
Strategic Partnerships Driving IX Swap’s Market Expansion
LINE Super App: Unlocking RWA Tokenization for 200 Million Users
IX Swap’s partnership with LINE, Asia’s leading messaging and Super App, is revolutionizing access to real-world asset (RWA) investments. With over 200 million daily active users, LINE has integrated IX Swap’s platform into its financial tools, creating a seamless way for users to access RWA tokens on IX Swap. This collaboration positions IX Swap to capture Asia’s growing appetite for blockchain-based financial solutions and has the potential to significantly increase platform adoption and total value locked (TVL). Read more here
Clearpool Decentralized Credit Marketplace: Unlocking RWA Liquidity Streams
IX Swap and Clearpool have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership that combines IX Swap’s pioneering expertise in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) under its regulatory framework with Clearpool’s leadership in decentralized lending. The POC integrates IX Swap’s DEX with Clearpool’s decentralized lending protocol, unlocking new liquidity streams and use cases for RWA. With a $25 million TVL, Clearpool introduces institutional-grade decentralized lending solutions, addressing liquidity challenges for RWA markets. Read more here
$IXS was added as the Official Platform Token for InvestaX, Singapore’s Institutional RWA Platform.
Now the platform token for both IX Swap and InvestaX, $IXS powers key functionalities across two trailblazers in tokenization. $IXS serves as a cornerstone of the rapidly expanding RWA ecosystem. The integration of $IXS will enhance functionality across InvestaX's institutional RWA platform with a suite of additional use cases and utility. InvestaX has successfully closed 60 deals and currently manages Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credit/debt, and Treasury RWA tokens and has 50+ launches in the pipeline. Read more
BNB and XDC Networks: Enabling Seamless Multi-Chain Connectivity
With first integration at InvestaX with BNB Chain and XDC Network, followed by integrations at IX Swap, the growing multi-chain ecosystem allows us to help more RWA tokens issue and trade.
BNB Chain: With 4 million daily active users and a $3.2 billion TVL, BNB Chain provides high-speed, low-cost transaction capabilities for retail and institutional investors. BNB believes RWA is the next avenue to onboard the next billions users into web3. Read more
XDC Network: Built for institutional adoption, XDC boasts a $550 million TVL and scalable, enterprise-grade solutions for secure cross-chain transfers. Together, these partnerships allow seamless asset RWA transfers while expanding market participation and institutional partnerships. Read more
The Growing IX Swap Ecosystem
A total of 28 strategic partnerships with top builders in the blockchain and RWA spaces were forged in 2024, amplifying IX Swap’s platform by unlocking access to millions of daily users and driving participation in ecosystems with billions in TVL. By aligning with industry leaders including Coinbase, Spartan, UOB, LINE, BNB, XDC, Neopin, InvestaX and Clearpool, IX Swap is positioned at the centre of a rapidly growing market, accelerating the adoption of RWA tokenization and creating immense value for institutional and retail investors alike.
Other key partnerships include:
Plume Network, Unlockd, CoachK, Penomo, Hyve, RealtyX, Tiamonds, CygnusFi, Thovt, Patex Network, Lumia, Treasurer, 1AEX, QuillAudits, Cogito, VMIC Aviation, Nanuhm Angels, ElectrowiZy, Socialerus, SolidProof, VESTN, XMAQUINA, Neopin, RWA Nova, ArkeFi
Explore our growing ecosystem here
Platform Enhancements: Powering Institutional and Retail Users
In 2024, IX Swap introduced several platform upgrades to improve functionality and user experience:
- BASE Chain Integration + Coinbase Wallet: BASE, Coinbase’s protocol, was launched to onboard billions of users into web3. Coinbase wants its users to buy and sell RWA on BASE using Coinbase Wallet. Recently surpassed 2.5BN transactions, BASE is fast and low-cost and we are focusing on delivering RWA tokens to the 150,000,000 Coinbase Wallet users
- RWA-Backed Staking: Launched staking incentives tied directly to successful RWA deals, offering real economic rewards.
- IXS Bridge: Created a smooth cross-chain asset transfer system for enhanced accessibility.
- Mobile Optimization: Improved mobile trading, enabling users to invest on the go.
- KYC 2.0: A simplified compliance process for seamless onboarding.
These upgrades underscore our commitment to delivering a seamless and efficient user experience while driving institutional adoption.
RWA Industry Leadership: A $26 Trillion Opportunity
The RWA market continues to accelerate. In 2024, tokenized RWAs surpassed $15 billion in total value locked, driven by growing interest in tokenizing assets like real estate, intellectual property, and art. IX Swap has positioned itself at the forefront of this growth.
- Key RWA Deals: We secured 18 new clients, and launched 8 RWA tokens, 6 RWA tokens on Launchpad. With 78 clients in the pipeline in 2025, expect to see more institutional RWA tokens including tokenized stocks, treasuries, money market funds, private equity/credit/debt, real estate, and more.
- Knowledge Sharing: Hosted 8 RWA panels and 20 AMAs, educating investors and institutions on the opportunities in tokenization.
With projections estimating a $26 trillion RWA market by 2030, IX Swap is leading the charge in unlocking liquidity and broadening access to these assets.
Global Reach and Industry Recognition
Our global impact grew significantly in 2024:
- Reached users in 177 countries, engaging a diverse community of investors.
- Participated in 18+ industry events, including Token 2049 in Dubai and Singapore, solidifying IX Swap as a thought leader in tokenization.
- Secured features in 5+ leading publications and received 3 industry awards for our innovation and contributions to the RWA space.
Launch of the IXS RWA Panel
In 2024, we put a strong focus on sharing knowledge with our community, hosting 8 engaging panels with our partners and over 20 AMAs. These sessions helped issuers, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts better understand and navigate tokenization. Highlights included:
- How Will RWAs Shape Up in 2024?
- Navigating Legalities and Regulations in Real-World Assets
- What Drives RWA Adoption in a Crypto Bull Market?
- Building on Base: Exploring RWA Projects on Base
- Importance of Cross-Chain Compatibility for an Expansive RWA Ecosystem
- Leading the Way in RWA Innovation: Latest Developments and Insights
- The Key Role of L2 Blockchain Protocols in the RWA Revolution
- AI Innovations in Real-World Assets: Applications and Impact
Major Events
In 2024, we focused on networking and developing meaningful partnerships at the leading blockchain events globally. We shared IX Swap's value proposition and impact, reached more people, and educated key institutions about RWA tokenization and our value proposition for the industry.
Here's to 2024—another year of milestones for IX Swap and tokenized RWAs. Thank you to our community, investors, partners, and team for all their support; we greatly appreciate it.
Julian Kwan, CEO of IX Swap