Tokenization: The Proof of Ownership in a Digital World
- Date:December 15, 2025
- Author(s):
- Joel Hugentobler
- Report Details: 14 pages, 5 graphics
- Research Topic(s):
- Digital Assets & Crypto
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
As digital assets gain a stronger foothold in mainstream financial services, use cases are expanding. The tokenization of such things as real estate deeds, vehicle titles, reinsurance, and artwork—now happening in pilot projects—is providing a map for financial institutions to use as they consider their own entry into the space. The technology holds great promise for boosting efficiency, lowering error rates, and cutting transaction costs.
This Javelin Strategy & Research report breaks down the tokenization process, details how various players in the ecosystem interact, and provides advice for financial institutions and other financial services providers to gain early-mover advantages in a nascent, quickly moving area.
Key questions discussed in this Digital Assets & Crypto report:
- What does the tokenization process look like?
- Who is participating in tokenizing non-traditional assets?
- Why does all of this matter for financial institutions?
Companies Mentioned:
Alta Industry, Avalanche, Cornell, DMV, Freeport, Ledger Insights, National Title Group, Primior, Real Equity, SAC Attorneys, SEC, XRP
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