In the Company of Mavericks COMING SOON - The Future Will Be Tokenised
Jan 24, 2026
A lively conversation about tokenisation and how blockchain could let people buy equities and bonds for mere pence. Discussion of smart contracts acting as global disintermediators and the geopolitical shifts that could follow. Examination of stablecoin adoption in dollarised emerging markets and stark predictions about major financial disruption ahead.
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Intermediation Adds Cost And Complexity
- Traditional financial processes layer many intermediaries that add cost and operational complexity.
- These layers prevent personalized, low-value investment solutions for small investors.
Democratise Investing With Tokenisation
- Use blockchain tokenisation to let people invest pence into equities, bonds, and private funds.
- Build scalable products that democratise access to markets by removing intermediaries.
Smart Contracts Shift Jurisdictional Power
- Self-executing contracts can replace traditional intermediaries and reduce reliance on jurisdictions like the UK.
- Deploying smart contracts in emerging markets shifts where financial control and settlement occur.