230: Tokenizing the World—Jose from OwnChain on RWA, Staking & the Future of Finance

Can tokenization unlock financial access for millions?In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Jose from OwnChain, live at Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong, to discuss how OwnChain is bringing real-world assets (RWA) on-chain and revolutionizing financial markets.🔥 Key topics we cover:🔹 How OwnChain is bridging real-world assets to DeFi🔹 Why tokenization & fractionalization unlock new opportunities🔹 How their 2M+ users are accessing global assets on-chain🔹 Regulatory hurdles & how they navigate compliance🔹 Upcoming mainnet launch, staking, and what’s next for OwnChainIf you're curious about RWAs, DeFi, and financial inclusion, this episode is a must-listen!Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Jose from OwnChain, discussing RWA tokenization and financial access.[00:01:00] What Problem Does OwnChain Solve? Why 80% of high-value assets are still offline The 4 major challenges of real-world assets (RWA) How OwnChain streamlines compliance, access & trading[00:04:00] How Users Interact with OwnChain A one-stop user experience for KYC & global asset access Integrations with banks, telecoms & existing finance platforms Why fractionalization is key for liquidity & market creation[00:06:00] How OwnChain Enables Fractionalization & Liquidity Why smaller assets (like single properties) don’t benefit as much How fractionalization creates new secondary markets Navigating regulatory barriers[00:09:00] Bringing Institutions & OTC Desks On-Chain OwnChain’s enterprise solution for large players How they embed their tech into banks & telecoms Why institutions need a compliant way to access RWAs[00:10:00] The OwnChain Roadmap & Vision Mainnet launch in Q3 2025 Unique tokenized assets launching on day one Expansion plans for liquidity & staking incentives[00:14:00] Current Trends in Web3 & Crypto Macro trends: Institutional adoption & regulatory clarity Micro trends: Tokenization of traditional assets gaining traction The impact of altcoin cycles & market volatility[00:16:00] The Future of Tokenized RWAs & Staking How staking & DeFi mechanics can enhance real-world assets Example: Tokenized gold that generates yield Why this is the next major unlock for blockchain finance[00:17:00] Final Thoughts—Jose’s Advice & Call to Action Join the OwnChain community & explore the airdrop Calling asset owners to tokenize with OwnChain The importance of financial inclusion via RWAsConnecthttps://www.iown.xyz/https://fasset.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/own-chain/https://x.com/own_xyzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jfpereira1/https://x.com/jfpereira1DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/