The rise of tokenized equities with Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi

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  • Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi discusses the rise and potential of tokenized equities, and how they could become bigger than stablecoins.

Episode 25 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland and Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi.

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The Block’s head of growth, Tim Copeland, is joined by Backed Finance Co-Founder Adam Levi.

In this episode, Copeland and Levi discuss the rise and potential of tokenized equities and how they could become bigger than stablecoins.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Observations From Token2049
02:14 - Adam’s Experience in the Space
03:51 - Understanding the Business Model
08:28 - Another Crypto Collapse?
11:56 - Why Tokenized Equities Are Gaining Steam
15:58 - Regulatory Concerns and Global Access
18:46 - Adoption Barriers
20:10
- Unlocking DeFi With Real-World Assets
23:06 - Yield-Bearing Stablecoins
25:21
- Coming Next in Tokenized Equities
26:01 - Conclusion


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Guest links:
Adam Levi - ⁠https://x.com/leviadam1⁠
Backed Finance - ⁠⁠https://x.com/BackedFi⁠

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Jordan Leech is a podcast producer at The Block. He has worked for several years as a broadcast journalist, camera operator, and producer before aiming to get established working in the crypto industry. Jordan holds a degree in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Guelph and is an avid photographer and traveller in his free time.

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