Our very own Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist, Institute for Futures and Foresight Research IFFR DAO and founder of zoltar.agency, was the moderator of the discussion panel titled “Democratizing Property Investments: The Rise and Implications of Real Estate Tokenization.” that took place at  the Beyond Expo 2023.

This thought-provoking session brought together industry experts who explored the future of real estate investment through the lens of tokenization. 

Our panelists included Christiana Aristidou, Founder & CEO of Hybrid Lawtech Firm and a member of the FuturEstate Alliance; Alexis Nicolaou, Partner of Distributed Ledger Technologies at Grant Thornton Cyprus and a member of the FuturEstate Alliance; 

Together, they shared their valuable insights on the potential of real estate tokenization, the challenges it presents, and the impact it will have on the industry.

Dimitris Dimitriadis, a futurist and visionary, delved into the complexities surrounding regulatory frameworks and potential risks in real estate tokenization. He stressed the importance of adapting legal and regulatory systems to embrace technological advancements while safeguarding investor interests.

Bringing her extensive expertise to the forefront, Christiana Aristidou, shared with the audience valuable insights into the concept of real estate tokenization and its significance in the digitalization of property. Real estate tokenization revolves around the representation of ownership rights to a property as digital tokens on a blockchain. By dividing the value of a property into tradable tokens, this process opens up avenues for fractional ownership, thereby enhancing liquidity and enabling wider participation in the real estate markets. 

Alexis Nicolaou, underscored the significance of blockchain technology in the real estate sector. He mentioned that <<through the platform we essentially offer the evaluation of a business plan and added <<we started from real estate, but it can be applied to anything that can be digitally exploited. 

In conclusion, the participation of Christiana Aristidou, Alexis Nicolaou, and Dimitris Dimitriadis in the “Democratizing Property Investments: The Rise and Implications of Real Estate Tokenization” panel shed light on the potential of blockchain technology in revolutionizing the real estate industry.