#33 Untangling: Tokenized Securities with Julian Kwan

In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davis welcome Julian Kwan, CEO of InvestaX and IXSwap, a notable figure in real estate, prop tech, and blockchain.

Julian shares his entrepreneurial journey from Sydney to Shanghai, leading to the founding of InvestaX, a tokenization SaaS platform in Asia. He details how InvestaX was born out of the need to modernize the initial low-tech approach of equity crowdfunding and P2P lending platforms. His venture into the ICO boom further spurred the integration of digital currencies with digital securities, aiming to transform the investment landscape.

The discussion then shifts to the specifics of tokenization and the role of automated market makers (AMMs) in security tokens. Julian elaborates on how IXSwap, inspired by Uniswap, provides a platform for trading tokenized assets. This platform merges the efficiency of DeFi with the regulatory framework of traditional finance, representing what Julian calls Web 2.5 – a blend of traditional systems and blockchain innovation. He emphasizes the importance of creating user-friendly experiences in web3 technologies, arguing that ease of use and familiarity are essential for wider adoption.

Concluding the episode, Julian envisions a future where all types of assets, including carbon credits and real estate, will be tokenized on public protocols. He advocates for the shift from paper-based systems to digital ones, underscoring the potential of this transformation to unlock new investment opportunities and fundamentally change our interaction with financial assets. This comprehensive discussion provides insights into the evolving tokenization landscape, highlighting the necessity for compliance, user experience, and the integration of traditional finance with DeFi.

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