The RWA Awards celebrate the builders, institutions, and infrastructure powering the on-chain real economy.
Hosted during Token2049 Singapore, the RWA Awards recognize excellence across real-world asset tokenization, from protocols and platforms to data, compliance, and institutional adoption.

Real-world assets are becoming one of the most important bridges between traditional finance and Web3, yet the ecosystem remains fragmented and under-recognized.
The RWA Awards provide a neutral, jury-led forum to highlight the projects and organizations setting standards for trust, scalability, and real economic impact, while bringing the global RWA community together at a defining moment for the industry.

About the RWA Awards

Mission & Vision

The RWA Awards exist to recognize and elevate the projects, organizations, and individuals building the infrastructure, standards, and products that connect blockchain technology to the real economy.

Our vision is to support the maturation of the real-world asset ecosystem by highlighting excellence, encouraging best practices, and fostering collaboration between Web3 builders, institutions, and policymakers.

Why Real-World Assets Need a Dedicated Awards Ceremony

Real-world asset tokenization sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation.
Unlike other areas of crypto, RWAs require:

• Institutional-grade infrastructure

• Regulatory alignment and compliance

• Verifiable data, custody, and transparency

• Long-term economic impact beyond speculation

The RWA Awards provide a dedicated, focused platform to recognize these unique challenges and achievements — something that general crypto awards do not adequately address.

What Makes the RWA Awards Different

Jury-Led
All awards are decided by an independent jury composed of experienced professionals from finance, infrastructure, technology, and the broader RWA ecosystem. Jury members are subject to conflict-of-interest guidelines.

Ecosystem-First
The RWA Awards are designed to reflect the full RWA stack — from protocols and platforms to data providers, compliance tools, custodians, and institutional enablers. No single category or actor dominates the process.

2026 Edition — Launch Year

The 2026 edition marks the inaugural launch of the RWA Awards.
It reflects the growing maturity of the real-world asset sector and the need for a trusted, ecosystem-led moment of recognition as RWAs move from experimentation to institutional adoption.

The RWA Awards are designed as a long-term initiative, with future editions planned alongside major global industry events.

Speakers

(To be announced)

Speakers and contributors may include:

• RWA protocol founders and builders

• Tokenization and infrastructure leaders

• Institutional and financial market participants

• Ecosystem experts and thought leaders

Speaker names and final lineup will be announced closer to the event.

Event Details

Date & Time

October 6, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (SGT)

The RWA Awards take place on the 6th, allowing attendees to seamlessly integrate the ceremony into their Token2049 Singapore schedule.

Venue

5-Star Venue — Marina Bay, Singapore
(Exact location shared with registered attendees)

The event is hosted in a premium venue in the Marina Bay area, selected to provide a discreet, secure, and high-quality environment suitable for institutional participants and senior ecosystem leaders.

Format Overview

The evening is designed as a high-signal, curated gathering, combining recognition, insight, and networking:

• Opening Keynote — A forward-looking perspective on real-world assets and institutional adoption

• RWA Awards Ceremony — Recognition of excellence across the RWA ecosystem

• Networking Cocktail and Dinner Reception — Curated networking with founders, investors, institutions, and partners

The format prioritizes quality over scale, with a focused audience and a structured agenda.

Who Should Attend

The RWA Awards are designed for professionals actively shaping the real-world asset ecosystem, including:

• Builders — Protocol teams, tokenization platforms, and product leaders

• Infrastructure Providers — Custody, data, compliance, oracles, and settlement solutions

• Institutions — Banks, asset managers, market infrastructure, and service providers

• Investors — Funds, family offices, and allocators focused on RWAs

Attendance is curated to ensure relevant, high-value interactions.

Dress Code & Format

Business / Business Casual

The event is professional in tone while remaining approachable, reflecting the hybrid nature of the RWA ecosystem at the intersection of finance and Web3.

Access & Security

• Registration is required for entry

• Access is controlled at the venue

• Badge or registration confirmation may be requested

• Security personnel will be present throughout the event

These measures ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees.

Awards Categories

The RWA Awards recognize excellence across the full real-world asset stack — from protocols and products to infrastructure, trust layers, and institutional adoption.

Nominees are invited to select one primary category that best represents their contribution. An optional secondary category may be indicated for reference.

Eligibility Principles

• The awards are open to global participants in the RWA ecosystem

• Projects, organizations, and institutions may be nominated

• Nomination requires the purchase of a Nominee Ticket

• Self-nominations are permitted

Category Governance

• Each nominee selects one primary category

• All categories are jury-decided, except the RWA Community Choice Award

• Final category assignment and eligibility remain at the jury’s discretion

Jury Discretion Notice

Final shortlisting, category validation, and winner selection are conducted exclusively by the RWA Awards Jury.
The jury reserves the right to:

• Reassign categories

• Merge or withhold awards

• Introduce jury-only distinctions where appropriate

All decisions are final and guided by fairness, relevance, and ecosystem impact.

Nomination Process

The RWA Awards nomination process is designed to be open, transparent, and simple, while ensuring that final recognition remains jury-led and merit-based.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Pre-Nomination Invitation

• Selected ecosystem actors receive a pre-nomination invitation

• Open self-nominations ensure broad ecosystem participation

2. Nomination Submission

• Nominees confirm participation via the nomination form

• One primary category is selected

• An optional secondary category may be indicated

3. Eligibility Review & Validation

• All submissions reviewed for:
  – Eligibility
  – Relevance
  – Category alignment

• Duplicate or misaligned entries resolved

4. Jury Evaluation

• Jury reviews all validated nominations

• Jury determines:

  • Final award recipients (jury awards)

  • A jury-validated shortlist for the Community Choice Award

5. Live Ceremony & Community Vote

• Shortlisted nominees are revealed live on stage

• Jury-decided awards are announced category by category

• During the ceremony:
  – Attendees are invited to vote for the RWA Community Choice Award
  – Voting is conducted live and limited to registered attendees

6. Award Reveal & Closing

• Jury awards are presented throughout the ceremony

• The RWA Community Choice Award is revealed as a dedicated highlight

• Ceremony concludes with networking and celebration

Who Can Be Nominated

• RWA protocols and product teams

• Tokenization and infrastructure providers

• Data, oracle, compliance, audit, and custody providers

• Blockchain ecosystems and institutional enablers

• Financial institutions and market infrastructure players

Both third-party nominations and self-nominations are accepted.

Pre-Nomination Explained

Pre-nomination is an invitation to participate, not an award or endorsement.

It allows the organizing team to:

• Ensure broad ecosystem representation

• Highlight relevant contributors across all RWA layers

• Reduce noise while keeping the process open

Pre-nominated participants must still submit a nomination and purchase a ticket to be considered.

Self-Selection Logic

To reflect the diversity of the RWA ecosystem:

• Nominees select one primary award category

• An optional secondary category may be indicated

• Category selection helps guide jury review but does not guarantee placement

Final category alignment is confirmed by the jury to ensure fairness and consistency.

Important Dates

• Nomination Deadline: Early July 2026

• Shortlisted Nominees Announced: During the event

• RWA Awards Ceremony: October 6, 2026
  6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Marina Bay, Singapore

Exact dates will be communicated to all nominees by email.

Key Principles

• Nomination is free

• Nomination does not guarantee shortlisting or a win

• Sponsorships, partnerships, or tickets do not influence outcomes

• All final decisions are jury-led

Jury

The RWA Awards are decided by an independent jury composed of experienced professionals from across the real-world asset ecosystem, including finance, infrastructure, technology, and institutional markets.

The jury’s role is to ensure that awards reflect substance, impact, and long-term contribution — not popularity or commercial influence.

Jury Principles

Independence
Jury members act in an individual capacity and are not influenced by sponsors, partners, or commercial relationships related to the awards.

Expertise
Jurors are selected based on their proven experience in areas such as:

• Real-world asset tokenization

• Financial markets and infrastructure

• Blockchain and distributed systems

• Compliance, risk, custody, and data

• Institutional adoption and market structure

Diversity of Perspectives
The jury reflects a balance of technical, financial, and operational expertise to ensure fair evaluation across all categories.

Jury Members

The jury is composed of senior professionals and ecosystem leaders.
Full jury composition is published ahead of the ceremony.

Conflict-of-Interest Policy

To preserve neutrality and credibility:

• Jury members must disclose any direct involvement or material relationship with nominated projects

• Jurors recuse themselves from evaluating categories or nominees where a conflict exists

• Jury members do not vote on their own organization or directly affiliated entities

• Final decisions are made collectively, with recusals documented internally

Jury Voting Process 

• All valid nominations are reviewed by the jury per category

• Evaluation is based on a set of qualitative criteria, which may include:

  • Technical merit and innovation

  • Market traction and adoption

  • Transparency and trust

  • Institutional readiness

  • Ecosystem contribution

• Jury deliberations are conducted privately

• Final decisions are sealed ahead of the ceremony

• Winners are revealed live during the RWA Awards Ceremony

With the sole exception of the RWA Community Choice Award, all awards are 100% jury-decided.

Governance Statement

The RWA Awards are governed by the principles of fairness, independence, and ecosystem integrity.
No sponsorship, partnership, or ticket purchase influences jury decisions.

Agenda

The RWA Awards are designed as a focused, high-signal evening, combining insight, recognition, and curated networking.
The agenda balances structure with flexibility to accommodate a senior, international audience during Token2049 week.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Nomination

This form is for projects, companies, or teams that wish to nominate themselves for one or more categories at the RWA Awards 2026, held during Token2049 Singapore.

All submissions will be reviewed by the RWA Awards jury and selection committee. Providing clear, concrete, and verifiable information will strengthen your application.