‘Consumers Expect Immediate And Efficient Transactions’: Tokenization Gains Momentum
Integrating real-world assets into blockchain systems opens new possibilities in the digital asset space. At the recent Benzinga Future of Digital Assets event, panelists explored the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain, highlighting how tokenization creates opportunities for financial innovation and accessibility.
Bridging the Old and New
Panelist Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate, emphasized the potential of tokenization to merge conventional financial markets with blockchain technology. “We’re seeing firms like Superstate act as bridges between the two by taking traditional assets, creating a token, and moving them on-chain,” Leshner said. This shift is beginning to blur the lines between digital and traditional financial systems.
Emma Marriott, co-founder of Atomic, also noted the increasing demand for streamlined integration. “Consumers expect immediate and efficient transactions,” she said, pointing to Atomic’s role in enabling smooth transitions between traditional and digital asset platforms. “We’re helping firms expand their offerings to meet …