What is Tokenization and How Does it Work in Case of Real World Assets

Tokenization is the process of converting ownership rights of an asset into digital tokens that are recorded on a blockchain or similar distributed ledger system. Each token represents a share in the economic value of the underlying asset—whether it’s a financial instrument like a bond or a real world asset like real estate. These tokens […]

The Rise of Finternet: an interconnected network

A new model proposed by Nandan Nilekani and Agustín Carstens envisages multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other. Multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other is called Finternet, the building blocks of which combine technological advances with sound governance. The framework proposes using technologies such as tokenisation and unified ledgers.

The Rise of the Finternet

Financial services must catch up with the advances made in communications since the advent of the internet and smartphones. That will require taking bold action to build a seamless, interconnected network that would give all individuals and businesses full control over their financial lives.