RWA Day @ ETH Denver 2025

  • 01/15/2025
  • 1701 California St, Denver, CO 80202
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We already know that real world adoption requires real-world connections. The snow-capped Rocky Mountains backdrop of Denver, Colorado, set the stage for tokenization talks and roundtable transformations taking place the day before Ethereum Denver 2025 at the Hilton City Center.

Who’s Going: The Who’s Who of RWA

Hosted by RWA World, a leading RWA voice, this one-day event brings together a diverse group building the future of finance, including founders, fund managers, institutions, investors, regulators, and industry experts, to discuss institutionally relevant topics in digital assets and RWA tokenization.

Prior RWA Day attendees and sponsors include:

Anduro by Mara, XDC, Plume Network, Propy, Chainlink, Polygon, Euler Labs, Midas, Ava Labs, Kraken, Immunefi, Zoniqx, Maple Finance, North Capital, Algorand, Zivoe, Vertalo, Crypto.com, Archax, Mastercard, Anchorage Digital, VanEck, Reserve Protocol, JP Morgan, Provenance Blockchain, Accenture, Zero Hash, Blocksquare, T-Rowe Price, RSM US, Truebit, Certik, Plug and Play, Raze Finance, Mantra, Utila, Block Time Financial, Franklin Templeton, Fabrica, FORDEFI, Brale, Kadena, as well as asset managers, allocators, and more.

Why Attend: Formatted For Your Success

Join us for a day of dynamic talks and tight-knit networking where everyone’s a VIP and has the opportunity to share their insights. It’s a timely way to transform your tokenization to-do list with invaluable connections and collaborative discussions.

By design, RWA Day prioritizes networking with Roundtable sessions between punchy and actionable keynote and showcase talks. The roundtable format fosters real conversations, better engagement, and stronger connections. Perfect for discussing Real World Adoption!

Panels have their place, but our approach prioritizes relationship building and curated conversations to maximize the value of in-person interactions. We believe that traveling across the country or the world to meet someone, build friendships, and have 1:1 discussions is far more valuable than sitting through a day of panel discussions.

Whether you’re seeking new partners, funding, go-to-market momentum, or the next breakthrough, your RWA Day network will elevate your net worth. This is your chance to be at the heart of the action and selfishly benefit while shaping the future of tokenized assets and driving real-world adoption together.

RWA Day Agenda

Schedule:

1:30 am - 2:00 am Colorado Room

Real World Adoption Talks

1. A Case for Tokenized Collectibles by Kyle Dacruz, Director, Digital Assets Product at VanEck.
2. Blockchain, Not Crypto: How RWAs Are the Bull Case for DeFi by Thor Abbasi, Co-Founder of ZIVOE
3. How Reserve Helps DeFi Meet Users Where They’re At by Thomas Mattimore, CEO of ABC Labs.
4. Where Trust Meets Tokenization: Secure Solutions for Financial Institutions by Ubair Javaid, CEO and Ivan Johnston, VP of Revenue of Nomyx
5. Crossing the Chasm from DePIN to RWAs by Ryan Levy, Head of BD of Moonbeam Foundation and Hans Rempel, CEO and Co-Founder of Diode Chain.
Travis John Travis John
Tyler Sherwin Tyler Sherwin
12:15 am - 12:25 am Ensign Peak

Group Hike

Kick off RWA Day with a morning hike to Ensign Peak, a short 10-minute shuttle from downtown. This easy-to-moderate 1 mile hike offers stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. It’s a perfect way to network, enjoy the fresh mountain air, and experience a bit of Salt Lake City’s natural beauty before diving into the day’s events. All fitness levels are welcome, so meet us at Ensign Peak at 8:30am.
Tyler Sherwin Tyler Sherwin
2:15 am - 4:20 am Denver Ballroom

Roundtable Session: The Journey to One Quadrillion Dollars of RWAs On-Chain

Overview: Explore the path to large-scale adoption of Real-World Assets (RWAs) on the blockchain, focusing on asset classes, regulatory challenges, and the role of financial institutions. Potential Discussion Points: Current State of RWAs On-Chain: Progress in tokenizing various asset classes like real estate, treasuries, commodities, and collectibles with a focus on tangible use cases. Regulatory Frameworks: Evolving policies across jurisdictions impacting asset tokenization. Role of Financial Institutions: How market makers and institutions facilitate adoption. Overcoming Barriers to Adoption: Addressing challenges related to technology, education, and infrastructure. Stablecoins in RWA Transactions: Bridging traditional finance with digital assets. Key Drivers and Roadblocks: Technologies, trends, and challenges in achieving large-scale adoption. Role of Derivatives: How complex financial instruments contribute to reaching the quadrillion-dollar mark. Redefining Ownership: How tokenization is transforming ownership structures, broadening access to previously illiquid markets and enhancing compatibility options across platforms and ecosystems.
Travis John Travis John

frequently asked questions

What types of people and projects will be at RWA Day?

Investors Traditional Investor: Venture Capital, Hedge Fund, etc. Allocator: Family Office, Endowment, Pension, etc. Crypto Investor: Venture Capital, Hedge Fund, etc. Angels Financial Services Advisor: Financial Advisor, RIA, etc. Financial Institutions: Bank, Insurance, Payments, Custodians, etc. Tokenizers Real Estate, Equity & Stocks, Public Debt, Private Debt, Commodities, Consumer Goods, Insurance, Collectibles, Sustainability, Travel, Financial Services and Payments, Funds, Derivatives, etc. Technology & Fintech Services L1, L2 and RWA-specific blockchain platforms, SaaS, DeFi, CeFi, etc. Go-to-Market Services Business Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Media, Public Relations, Press, etc. Regulatory & Policy Representatives Government, Regulatory, Policy, etc.

What are Roundtable Session?

Round Tables bring together a small, diverse group, including founders, fund managers, institutions, investors, regulators, and industry experts, to discuss institutionally relevant topics in digital assets and RWA tokenization. These curated sessions foster meaningful dialogue, share insights, and bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.

Is there a discount on hotel rooms?

RWA Day is at the Hilton City Center, Salt Lake City, across the street from the Permissionless III event. There's preferred pricing on a limited number of rooms at the Hilton City Center as well as the Hyatt Regency. This offers convenient and cost effective accommodations while being close to other attendees. Click here for the preferred rate at Hilton City Center

Organizer:

MARA Holdings, Inc.

Tyler Sherwin

  • Time : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (America/Denver)