Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, January 14th, 2026, FinanceWire
- Locus Chain and Asara Group to jointly develop a global tokenized commodity trading platform
- The global race to secure early leadership in tokenized commodity trading is officially underway.
Locus Chain, a public Layer-1 blockchain developed by Bloom Technology, and Asara Group, a global solutions provider in commodity and goods trading, have entered into a partnership to develop a Real-World Asset (RWA)-based commodity tokenization trading platform.
The partnership is intended to connect traditional commodity markets with blockchain infrastructure through the joint development of technical and commercial frameworks for the tokenization and trading of physical commodities. The collaboration seeks to support broader adoption of tokenized trading models across global commodity markets.
The global commodity market is estimated to generate approximately USD 6 trillion in annual value, with steel accounting for around USD 1.5 trillion. Despite its size, the market continues to face structural challenges, including complex trading processes, high entry barriers, limited access for certain participants, and fragmented information flows
Through this collaboration, the parties aim to improve transparency, operational efficiency, and accessibility by applying blockchain-based RWA tokenization. As commodity transactions are introduced onto Locus Chain’s blockchain infrastructure, market access for participants with smaller capital bases may increase, potentially contributing to a more open and inclusive trading environment.
The RWA tokenization market is currently estimated at USD 20–35 billion in 2025 and has been projected by industry observers to reach up to USD 10 trillion by 2030. Analysts have noted that blockchain performance remains a key consideration for large-scale adoption, as many existing public blockchains face limitations related to throughput, stability, and transaction costs. Improvements in blockchain infrastructure could support the transition of RWA tokenization from a primarily institutional use case toward broader market participation.
High-performance blockchain platforms can enable low transaction costs, continuous 24/7 global access, and efficient fractionalized trading, dismantling barriers inherent in centralized models and accelerating the emergence of a more liquid, globally accessible real-asset market.
Asara Group is a global enterprise spanning commodity trading, minerals and metals, and industrial project development across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. As one of the earliest companies in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and a Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) seat holder, it operates under UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority oversight with nearly two decades of continuous operations.
The Group maintains direct involvement across the physical commodity value chain with extensive experience in BOT and BOO models. It has participated in industrial projects exceeding EUR 8 billion in cumulative EPC+F contract value across MENA and East Asia, positioning itself as both a proven pioneer and key industrial partner for next-generation commodity RWA platforms.
Locus Chain is a Layer-1 blockchain designed to meet performance, stability, and predictable cost requirements for processing large-scale RWAs. With target throughput exceeding 4,000 TPS and architecture capable of scaling to hundreds of thousands of TPS, it addresses the transaction speed, fee volatility, and scalability limitations of conventional blockchains.
Asara Group selected Locus Chain based on the shared view that RWA tokenization must accommodate real-world industrial transaction structures and regulatory requirements. Locus Chain will provide core blockchain infrastructure for tokenization, trading, and settlement, while Asara Group leverages its operational experience to validate real-world viability.
Under a phased strategy, the parties will focus initially on tokenization of commodity trading, then expand to upstream assets, including mines and mineral resources. The partnership envisions an open network involving major global firms to foster a broader trading ecosystem.
Blockchain-based structures can mitigate fraud and opaque intermediaries through tamper-resistant records, enhancing market trust and accelerating expansion.
This agreement links the global commodity market with blockchain infrastructure designed for RWA applications, reflecting an ongoing shift from conceptual exploration toward practical implementation of tokenized commodity trading models.
Cyrus Arman, CEO of Asara Group, stated, “By leveraging our track record and network, we are confident this platform can scale globally. Through collaboration with Locus Chain, we aim to position commodity RWA tokenization as a global standard and develop a leading platform shaping the future of commodity trade.”
About Locus Chain
Locus Chain is a next-generation blockchain protocol addressing decentralization, scalability, and security through proprietary Dynamic Sharding and Verifiable Pruning technologies. With low entry barriers and minimal operational costs on lightweight devices, Locus Chain offers a practical balance between accessibility, performance, and sustainability for large-scale projects.
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Asara Group Official Website: https://www.asaragroup.com/