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At the international conference Token2049 in Singapore, Vlad Tenev, founder and CEO of Robinhood, made a provocative yet logical prediction: the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is no longer just a trend - it is an irreversible process that will completely reshape the global financial system in the coming years. In an interview with CNBC, he metaphorically described this phenomenon as a 'freight train racing straight into the heart of traditional finance.'

Digital tokens - the new language of global capital

According to Tenev, converting physical and financial assets - whether stocks, bonds, or commercial real estate - into a digital format on the blockchain opens up opportunities for investors that were previously only dreams. 24/7 trading, instant transactions, the absence of geographical barriers, and high liquidity - all of this makes tokenized assets an attractive alternative to traditional instruments.

This approach will be particularly beneficial for international investors. For example, tokenized shares of American companies could become their main channel of access to the largest stock market in the world - similar to how stablecoins today provide a global digital equivalent of the US dollar.

Real estate without borders: from 'frozen' asset to digital asset

Tenev emphasized that one of the most revolutionary consequences of tokenization will be the democratization of the real estate market. Today, purchasing even a small share in a commercial building requires complex legal procedures, significant investments, and lengthy timelines. In the future, however - thanks to blockchain - this process could become as simple as sending cryptocurrency: fast, transparent, and accessible to any investor, regardless of their location.

Merging worlds: when the line between crypto and traditional finance will disappear

'The division between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments is gradually being erased,' Tenev stated. 'Soon, almost everything that has value in the real world will be represented in the form of tokens.' In his opinion, blockchain will become a universal foundation for storing, transferring, and trading assets of any type - from stocks to land plots.

This transition, according to the head of Robinhood, will provoke exponential growth in the crypto economy. Passive, previously 'frozen' assets will turn into dynamic, liquid instruments capable of attracting not billions, but trillions of dollars into the blockchain infrastructure.

Robinhood is building the foundation for a new financial order

In conclusion, Tenev reported that his company is already working on creating its own blockchain, designed with maximum security and scalability in mind. This platform will be specifically focused on the tokenization of real assets, providing a reliable and regulated environment for institutional and private investors.

Thus, Robinhood is not just observing the transformation of the financial system - it is actively participating in its creation, laying the technical and conceptual foundations for the future, where the value of any asset will be expressed in digits, and access to it will be open to all.