Reality's rNVDA token sees $18M market cap increase on Arbitrum One

The article says Bitget’s Reality Protocol has tokenized NVIDIA shares on Arbitrum One, with its rNVDA token adding roughly $17.5 million to $18 million in market cap over the past 30 days and reaching about $20.56 million total by mid-August 2026. Each token is backed 1:1 by custodied NVIDIA stock, with dividends paid in stablecoins and corporate actions adjusted on-chain. The piece frames this as evidence of growing demand for tokenized equities, highlighting fast settlement, 24/5 minting, and DeFi utility. It also notes broader retail enthusiasm for NVIDIA, with Vanda Research tracking $27 billion in net retail purchases over the past year, far ahead of other Magnificent 7 names. Market impact is positive for NVDA-related tokenization and reflects sustained AI-led investor demand, though the regulatory backdrop remains uncertain.