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# Tokenization of Everything: Where the Real World Meets Blockchain


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 14:50–15:20 (30 min)
- **Room:** STAGE 2 (500)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1035-tokenization-of-everything-where-the-real-world-meets-blockchain)

## Description

The concept of tokenization is gaining momentum as a revolutionary trend that bridges the physical and digital worlds. Tokenizing everything—from real estate and art to commodities and intellectual property—promises to unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency, liquidity, and innovation across various industries.

This talk will explore how blockchain technology is enabling this transformative trend. We will examine the key drivers behind the surge in tokenization and its implications for enterprises. By framing tokenization as a broader market trend, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of its potential to reshape how we interact with real-world assets.

Much of the discussion will focus on the technical details that make tokenization possible, highlighting Hedera's Token Service (HTS) as one of the pivotal components. We will delve into how HTS offers unique compliance, security, and scalability advantages, setting it apart as a robust solution for asset tokenization.

## Speaker

### [Michiel Mulders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@michiel-mulders)

Hedera Hashgraph, Developer Relations


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