Tristero Research has highlighted a "liquidity paradox" in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) such as loans, real estate, and commodities. The report suggests that while these inherently illiquid assets are being transformed into tokens for 24/7 trading, they may not become safer. Instead, they could accelerate risk transmission during crises, similar to the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. The report warns that defaults and valuation fluctuations of these slow-moving variables could trigger rapid chain liquidations and liquidity collapses in high-speed on-chain markets. Additionally, the rise of "RWA-squared" derivatives, including structured products, indices, and synthetic assets, may further amplify systemic vulnerabilities. The authors urge the industry to focus on more robust oracles, collateral parameters, and compliance frameworks to mitigate the risk of a new "on-chain subprime crisis."