Analyst argues that RWA tokenization will happen on Ethereum mainnet or dedicated L2s rather than broker-operated chains.
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An analyst has argued that issuers will deploy tokenized shares on either Ethereum mainnet or dedicated layer 2 networks rather than on blockchain infrastructure operated by brokers. The claim reflects ongoing debate over which blockchain architectures will support real-world asset tokenization as the technology matures. L2 solutions, which process transactions off-chain while settling on Ethereum, have expanded significantly with multiple competing architectures and ecosystem-specific implementations now in production use.
The positioning reflects broader patterns in institutional crypto adoption, where organizations evaluating onchain infrastructure must weigh tradeoffs between security, decentralization, control, and operational costs. Ethereum mainnet and purpose-built L2s offer stronger guarantees around settlement finality and resistance to intermediary interference compared to privately operated chains. Whether this prediction holds will depend on regulatory frameworks, the cost structure of competing infrastructures, and institutional preferences regarding custody and settlement mechanics—variables that remain unsettled.