Tokenization needs guardrails, not just innovation
Real-world asset tokenization needs compliance frameworks and verified ownership checks built into the infrastructure to prevent fraud and build institutional trust.
Opinion by: Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath
When a company sold tokenized shares in dozens of homes in Detroit that it did not actually own, it was more than a real estate scandal. It served as a warning to the entire real-world asset (RWA) sector.
The deal seemed modern, including blockchain tokens, fractional ownership and the promise of rental income.