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Tokenizing Real World Assets | Robert Leshner
Mar 12, 2024
Robert Leshner, creator of Compound and founder of Superstate, dives into the exciting world of tokenizing real-world assets. He discusses his bold mission to bring $300 trillion of traditional financial assets on-chain. The conversation highlights the intricate dance between rapid crypto innovation and the slow pace of regulatory compliance. Leshner also explores the tokenization of treasuries and the role of stablecoins in this transformative journey. With predictions of $10 trillion in assets tokenized by 2030, he envisions a future where blockchain revolutionizes finance.
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- Superstate aims to tokenize $300 trillion in traditional assets gradually, starting with T-bills on the blockchain.
- Tokenizing assets faces challenges beyond stablecoins, including legal complexities and regulatory considerations.
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Tokenization of Real-World Assets on Blockchains
Tokenization of individual stocks and bonds on blockchains is paving the way for the integration of on-chain components in various funds. The introduction of Superstate by Robert Leschner signifies a crossroads between traditional finance and DeFi, aiming to bring $300 trillion in traditional assets onto the blockchain gradually. The debut product, tokenized T-bills, sets the stage for broader asset tokenization and highlights the potential for real-world asset integration on-chain.
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