Real Estate Tokenization Reality Check
Real Estate Tokenization Reality Check
🏗️ Tokenization Without the Hype
Real estate tokenization is gaining traction, but the market still lacks end-to-end solutions. Julia Filobokova, CEO of Sabai Protocol, shares insights from five years of building tokenization tools—starting with their own development business in Thailand.
The core problem isn't technology—it's integration. Most solutions cover only fragments: tech, legal, or platforms. What's missing is a unified approach connecting the asset, product, investor, and capital-raising process.
Why developers are interested now:
- Traditional funding channels have become harder
- Higher interest rates and tougher bank terms
- New generation of digital-first investors seeking flexibility
- Competition has intensified
Who tokenization works for:
- Businesses with existing products or clear strategies
- Teams that understand their target market
- Projects ready to handle marketing and investor relations
Who it doesn't work for:
- Ideas without proven business models
- Teams expecting tokenization to magically solve funding problems
- Projects lacking dedicated internal ownership
The article includes practical questions to assess tokenization readiness, from defining what you're tokenizing to identifying your investor base and return models.
Tether Invests $150M in GoldCom to Advance Tokenized Gold Market
**Tether has acquired a 12% stake in GoldCom for $150 million**, marking a strategic move into the tokenized gold sector. **Key aspects of the investment:** - Scaling XAU₮ (Tether's gold-backed token) - Enabling on-chain access to physical gold - Facilitating gold purchases using USDT - Bridging physical gold with digital assets **Market context:** Tether's gold-backed token XAUT has surpassed $2.4 billion in value, leading a $5.5 billion tokenized gold market. This growth follows gold prices reaching $5,500 in January. Tether also secured a board seat at GoldCom, reinforcing its commitment to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The partnership aims to make gold more accessible by offering 24/7 liquidity and divisibility through blockchain technology.
🏦 Bank of England to Accept Tokenized Assets as Collateral Starting 2026
The Bank of England announced plans to accept tokenized assets as collateral, marking a significant step toward blockchain integration in traditional finance. **Key developments:** - BoE will begin accepting tokenized collateral from 2026 - European Central Bank set to follow the same timeline - Expected benefits include lower costs and faster settlement times Sarah Breeden, BoE's deputy governor for financial stability, previously highlighted how these technologies could enable faster and cheaper settlement, greater automation of back-office processes, and increased tradability of assets. The move signals tokenization's transition from experimental technology to mainstream financial infrastructure.
💧 Jakarta Water Project Seeks $200M Through Asset Tokenization
A blockchain initiative is working to raise $200 million by tokenizing water infrastructure assets. **Pilot Program Details:** - Location: Jakarta - Scope: 8 water treatment facilities - Investment target: ~$35 million for facility upgrades **Key Benefits:** - Fractionalized real-world asset (RWA) investments enable smaller investors to participate - Increased transparency in infrastructure financing - Access to global investor base The project demonstrates a practical application of blockchain technology in financing essential public infrastructure. By tokenizing water treatment facilities, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional infrastructure funding and digital asset markets, potentially opening new pathways for critical utility investments.
**Sabai Protocol Partners with Manimama for Legal-First Tokenization**
**Sabai Protocol** has partnered with **Manimama**, a crypto compliance and international law firm, to provide comprehensive tokenization services. The partnership offers: - **Tailored legal models** for proper asset structuring - **Risk assessment** and investor protection frameworks - **Global compliance** solutions across jurisdictions - **End-to-end services** covering legal, technical, and marketing aspects This collaboration aims to make **tokenization faster, transparent, and safer** by establishing solid legal foundations before technical implementation. Sabai Protocol continues positioning itself as a comprehensive **Real World Asset (RWA)** tokenization platform, emphasizing the importance of legal compliance in the digital asset space.