Top Tokenization Players Driving the Real Estate Revolution

Real estate tokenization isn’t some distant concept anymore — it’s actively reshaping the market. Today, a handful of major players are paving the way, making it possible to buy, sell, and manage properties through digital tokens. Each company approaches it a little differently, showing just how fast the real estate landscape is evolving.

Let’s take a closer look at the innovators leading this transformation.

RealT: Turning Rental Income into Digital Assets

RealT was among the first platforms to crack the real estate tokenization code. Founded in 2019 by Remy and Jean-Marc Jacobson, it started with a bold vision: let anyone, anywhere, own tiny slices of U.S. rental properties.

Focusing initially on Detroit — a city where low property prices met strong rental demand — RealT allowed investors to earn rental income paid out in stablecoins like USDC. By fusing real estate with crypto, they introduced a completely new way to invest.

Fast forward to today: RealT manages over 700 properties across the U.S., Panama, and Colombia, valued at more than $130 million. Backed by a community of over 16,000 investors and a solid legal framework, RealT has firmly positioned itself as a pioneer in tokenized real estate.

Blocksquare: Building Bridges Between Real Estate and DeFi

Founded in Slovenia in 2018 by Denis Petrovcic, Blocksquare isn’t selling properties directly. Instead, it offers the tech tools for others to tokenize real estate and plug into decentralized finance (DeFi).

To date, Blocksquare has helped tokenize over 140 properties worth around $80 million across Austria, the UAE, Canada, and Turkey. Unlike some competitors, it works with a tighter network of just over 100 professional investors.

Its technology also powers Oceanpoint, a system that lets property owners use tokenized assets as loan collateral. Blocksquare is quietly, but powerfully — stitching together the worlds of traditional property and blockchain finance.

Lofty: Making Real Estate Easy for Everyone

Launched in 2021 from the heart of Silicon Valley, Lofty wants real estate investing to be as easy as buying a stock. And they mean it — users can snag shares in U.S. rental homes for as little as $50.

Managing over 220 properties valued around $27 million, Lofty has attracted a growing community of 8,000+ investors. Rental income is distributed daily, and investors can quickly resell their property shares, bringing a rare level of liquidity to a traditionally sluggish market.

By lowering the barriers, Lofty has opened real estate investing to a whole new crowd.

Binaryx: Luxury Real Estate for Global Investors

Founded in 2022, Binaryx takes a different route, targeting luxury vacation homes in hotspots like Indonesia, Turkey, and Montenegro. Think resort villas and seaside apartments — not downtown rentals.

With around 30 properties valued at about $4 million and a base of 1,500 investors, Binaryx offers a taste of premium real estate with strong rental yield potential. It also handles property management and short-term rental optimization, helping investors get the most out of their holdings.

For those chasing returns and luxury living, Binaryx blends the best of both worlds.

Estate Protocol: Speeding Up Tokenization in the UAE

Established in 2023, Estate Protocol is a blockchain-based platform that simplifies real estate investments by enabling fractional ownership through tokenization. Operating on the Arbitrum network, it offers investors the opportunity to invest in high-quality properties with a minimum entry of $50, receiving rental income in USDC. This approach lowers traditional barriers to real estate investment, making it more accessible to a broader audience.

In August 2024, Estate Protocol partnered with SmartCrowd, MENA's first regulated real estate crowdfunding platform. This collaboration aims to expand access to Dubai's real estate market, allowing investors to participate in premium property investments through a streamlined, digital process.

Estate Protocol's initiatives align with the Dubai Land Department's (DLD) pilot project on real estate tokenization. Launched in March 2025, this initiative seeks to transform property ownership by converting real estate assets into digital tokens, thereby enhancing market liquidity and accessibility. The DLD projects that tokenized real estate could account for 7% of Dubai's total property transactions, reaching a market value of $16 billion by 2033. ​

Through its innovative approach and strategic partnerships, Estate Protocol is contributing to the evolution of Dubai's real estate sector, fostering a more inclusive and technologically advanced investment landscape.

Conclusion: Tokenization Is No Longer the Future

Real estate tokenization is already here, reshaping how properties are owned, traded, and financed. Today, it touches hundreds of properties, connects tens of thousands of investors, and moves hundreds of millions of dollars.

The market isn't waiting for tomorrow. The shift is happening right now and it’s happening one token at a time.