Wise has introduced its RWA Yield Strategies product, a decentralized yield system that connects stablecoin deposits to real-world telecom infrastructure through a partnership with World Mobile.
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High stablecoin yields tied directly to telecom revenue
The model allows users to deposit USDC and USDT, which are then used to expand telecom AirNodes that provide internet access across underserved regions. According to Wise, subscriber payments generated from these networks are redistributed back to users as yield, with advertised returns reaching as high as 22% APY.
Unlike many DeFi yield systems that rely heavily on token incentives or leverage, Wise says its structure is backed by recurring telecom revenue from active internet subscribers.
Internet systems become part of decentralized finance income model
The project reflects a growing push inside crypto to connect decentralized finance with real-world assets and cash-generating infrastructure. Wise says the telecom model is designed around recurring monthly payments from internet users rather than speculative trading activity.
The company stated that network expansion is currently focused on regions including the United States, Pakistan, and parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, where internet access remains limited in some communities.
Under the structure, additional stablecoin deposits help fund more AirNodes, which increases network coverage and potentially expands subscriber revenue flowing back into the system.
The partnership with World Mobile also highlights a broader trend where blockchain projects are increasingly moving beyond purely digital assets into sectors tied to physical infrastructure and connectivity.
Sustainability questions remain around high-yield RWA models
While the project positions itself as more sustainable than traditional DeFi yield systems, the advertised 22% APY is likely to attract scrutiny from investors who are watching whether telecom revenue alone can support returns at scale.
Wise argues that telecom usage generates recurring, predictable cash flow because subscribers pay monthly and often have limited alternatives for internet access.
The company also emphasized that all transactions remain on-chain and publicly verifiable, allowing users to monitor how funds move through the system in real time.
Meanwhile, RWAs are rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative narratives in crypto, with benefits spreading across retail investors, institutions, and underserved markets.
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