β’DAY 2 >RWA for Normies
Whatβs Tokenization and how does it actually work?
Tokenization is the process of turning ownership rights to a real asset into digital tokens that can be managed and transferred onchain.
Below is a guide on how it works βΌοΈ
Step 1: Select & Value the Asset
The asset could be real estate, bonds, Treasury bills, invoices, commodities, or even art.
Before tokenization, it must be professionally valued so the tokens accurately reflect its underlying worth.
Step 2: Create the Legal Structure
A legal entity, often an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) or trust is created to hold the asset. I will elaborate more on this as we proceed.
This links the token to a legally recognized ownership claim, ensuring token holders have rights tied to the underlying asset.
Step 3: Custody & Token Issuance
The real asset is held by a trusted custodian (bank, vault, or regulated institution).
Digital tokens are then minted on a blockchain e.g., Ethereum or Solana, representing full or fractional ownership of the asset.
Step 4: Connect Real World Data
Blockchains can't access external data on their own.
Oracles like Chainlink feed information such as asset prices, interest rates, and ownership records to smart contracts, keeping onchain data aligned with the real world.
Step 5: Trading & Redemption
Once issued, tokens can be traded more efficiently, often with 24/7 market access.
Depending on the structure, holders may also redeem tokens for cash, income, or rights related to the underlying asset.
Why Tokenization Matters
Smart contracts enable:
>Fractional ownership
>Automated yield distributions
>Transparent ownership records
>Built-in compliance rules
This can make traditionally illiquid assets more accessible, efficient, and easier to transfer.
Key Players in the Ecosystem
Blockchains e.g Ethereum, solana,
Oracles eg chainlink
Tokenization Platforms e.g Ondo, Centrifuge
Custodians & Legal Providers
The Bottom Line
Tokenization doesn't change the asset, it changes how ownership is recorded, transferred, and managed.
That's why institutions are increasingly bringing real world assets onchain.
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