How Is Blockchain Used in Real Estate Investments (2026)

In recent years, blockchain technology has been expanding and rolling out across different financial markets; for example, in commodities, public equities, and private credit.

The real estate investment market is no exception, and there are already multiple real-estate tokenization companies seeking to contribute to this transformation of the global financial system.

Below we review several use cases for blockchain technology in the real estate investment market, along with its benefits and drawbacks.

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Blockchain applications in the real estate investment sector

In general, integrating blockchain into the investment market aims to adapt and optimize management processes so they become faster, more cost-efficient, more widely accessible, and have better operational traceability.

In the case of real estate investments, the goal is to apply these benefits specifically to the market for real-property assets, which is attractive for its economic relevance and the returns it generates.

The following are some application models for blockchain technology in the real estate investment market:

ETF´s: Leverage the traditional fund model, this time by tokenizing participation in the returns generated by the investment fund. One example is the first real estate ETF on Solana, built by RECC.
Marketplaces for tokenized properties: In addition to tokenizing properties, this model facilitates transactions and ownership transfers on a single platform.
Perpetuals market: Speculation on real-estate prices in specific localities, assuming property valuations rise or fall. Everything is managed on-chain.

Moreover, when we talk about tokenizing financial assets, it enables anyone to manage their own investments and properties more autonomously and independently—leading to more productive dynamics overall.

Advantages and disadvantages of blockchain in real estate investments

While blockchain and cryptocurrencies have the potential to positively transform real-estate finance, it’s not all roses. Human intent and system maturity are also needed for these solutions to bring about deep, positive change.

Below we share some of the advantages and disadvantages of using this technology in the real estate investment sector.

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Benefits of blockchain technology in real estate investments

First and most impactful is the expansion of access to the benefits of investing in this market. In other words, these models allow more people to tap into the high APYs typical of real-estate investments.

Second is the ability to turn an investment exposed to the real-estate market into a partially liquid investment thanks to collateralization. Traditionally, these investments meant illiquid deposits and waits of several months.

Third is the possibility of leveraging the crypto secondary market. Depending on the specific protocol used and overall market momentum, investors can trade the tokens that represent their investments and earn extra profit.

Fourth, disintermediation and lower operational burden (for the investor) when investing through decentralized finance (DeFi). These are assets that are easy to buy, use, and sell.

Finally, thanks to DeFi’s traceability, platforms like Solscan allow users to track transactions carried out by individuals and companies. Any investor can review the transaction history of the platforms where they choose to operate.

Disadvantages of blockchain in real estate investments

One current drawback is the lack of knowledge and trust that a significant part of the population still has toward the “crypto” economy. This affects the adoption of protocols seeking to implement blockchain solutions in the real estate investment market.

Another source of friction is the current state of national and international laws regarding recognition and validation of the crypto market when combined with the real-estate sector—even though in strong economies like the United States there has already been meaningful progress.

If you’ve been in crypto for a while, you’ll have heard of the famous “market cycle.” When a bear market arrives, there is less liquidity, which can affect deal flow or the functioning of DeFi protocols.

Conclusion

In summary, blockchain technology in real estate investments expands access, reduces friction, and delivers traceability, secondary liquidity, and lower costs. Even so, it demands investor education, regulatory maturity, and management of the crypto cycle. Applied well, it speeds up operations without changing the essence of the asset and expands the market.