Jack Ma’s fintech arm Ant Digital Technologies, a subsidiary of Ant Group, is taking a major step into real-world asset tokenization by moving more than 60 billion yuan ($8.4 billion) worth of energy infrastructure onto its blockchain platform, AntChain, according to reports from Bloomberg sources.
Monitoring China’s Energy Grid
Ant Digital has already linked over 15 million energy devices—including solar panels and wind turbines—to its network, tracking power output and outages. This real-time data collection is being integrated into blockchain records, making energy performance both transparent and tamper-resistant.
The firm has already conducted financing rounds through asset tokenization, securing nearly 300 million yuan ($42 million) for three renewable energy projects. Its next milestone is issuing blockchain-based tokens backed by these assets.
Offshore Expansion Plans
Looking ahead, Ant Digital may explore listing energy asset tokens on offshore decentralized exchanges to boost liquidity and broaden investor access. However, such moves would depend on regulatory clearance, according to insiders.
Past Tokenization Efforts
The company has tested the waters before:
- In August 2024, it raised 100 million yuan ($14M) for Longshine Technology Group, tokenizing 9,000 charging units on AntChain.
- In December, Ant helped GCL Energy Technology secure over 200 million yuan ($28M) by linking photovoltaic assets to its blockchain.
Benefits of Tokenization
By issuing digital tokens tied to energy infrastructure, companies can bypass banks and underwriters, reducing transaction costs, speeding up funding, and making investment in large-scale infrastructure accessible to a wider base of investors.
Stablecoin Moves
Beyond energy, Ant Group has broader ambitions in stablecoins. In July 2024, it was reported that Ant partnered with Circle to integrate USDC into AntChain. Its international wing, Ant International, is also applying for licenses tied to stablecoin use in cross-border payments.
RWA Market Growth
The global real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector continues to expand rapidly. According to RWA.xyz, the total value of tokenized assets has reached a record $28.4B, nearly doubling since the start of 2025. The majority of this value comes from private credit and U.S. Treasurys, with Ethereum maintaining a 57% market share in RWA tokenization.
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