## Tokenization 101: Why Assets Are Going Digital

Tokenization converts real-world assets into blockchain-based digital units—basically turning your art, real estate, or voting rights into tradeable tokens.

**How it actually works:**
- Fungible tokens (like Bitcoin) are interchangeable—identical value, swap freely
- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique—each one represents different asset value
- Utility tokens unlock specific network access (fees, services)
- Governance tokens = voting power on blockchain projects

**Why people care:**
Normally buying real estate takes months and costs a fortune. Tokenization cuts the middleman—you buy a token representing property ownership in days, with lower fees. Suddenly, $1k investors can access assets that used to require $100k minimums. Liquidity explodes.

**The catch:** Global regulations are a mess. What's legal in Singapore might be illegal in the US. Governments are still figuring this out, which creates friction for cross-border transactions.

**Bottom line:** Tokenization democratizes asset ownership. Whether it's fractional real estate, art collectibles, or staking governance tokens, the barrier to entry just got way lower. Still risky though—DYOR before any move.