What changes technically
Transfers and transaction conditions can be linked to programmed rules. BIS discusses combining asset records and settlement; these are technological possibilities, not guarantees for every product.
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What asset tokenization means
Tokenization represents an asset or right as a digital object on a programmable platform. The claim attached to the token matters as much as the token itself.
Separate the token from the right
FinFly recommends identifying who must honour the claim, which document establishes it and what the holder receives. An “asset-backed” label does not answer these questions.
Intermediaries remain
Technology changes their functions without removing platform governance. Examine the operator’s rules as well as the code.
Reading an offer
Make a short checklist: holder’s right, responsible counterparty, transfer process and exit conditions. If these are undisclosed, a technical token description is insufficient for a decision.
Questions
Short answers
Does tokenization guarantee a return?
No. Digital form is not itself a promise of investment returns.
Method
Primary sources
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