Tokenization Faces Liquidity Challenges, Says Securitize CEO

According to ChainCatcher, Securitize co-founder and CEO Carlos Domingo has highlighted that accessibility is not the sole driver behind the wave of asset tokenization. Contrary to the belief that tokenization could enhance the liquidity of traditionally illiquid assets, Domingo points out that digital assets, whether they represent equity in apartment buildings or tokenized Pokémon cards, inherit the liquidity limitations of their physical counterparts. This implies that selling these assets quickly without incurring significant losses may be challenging. Domingo further noted that as tokenization technology evolves, this dynamic might eventually change. However, the current focus remains on assets that can enhance existing liquidity, such as cash and U.S. Treasury bonds. The trend is moving away from illiquid markets, with the most successful tokenized assets being those like the U.S. dollar, as evidenced by the growth of stablecoins.