Infrastructure Tokenization

The report evaluates the feasibility of infrastructure tokenization, noting that while blockchain's decentralization and transparency could improve financing efficiency and democratize investment, a lack of tailored regulation remains the primary barrier. It distinguishes tokenized securities from crypto assets, emphasizing that the former are regulated similarly to traditional off-chain equivalents.

• The primary obstacle to utilizing blockchain for infrastructure financing is the absence of regulation specifically designed for tokenized securities, despite some progress in a few countries.
• Tokenization may struggle to achieve the goal of democratizing finance because securities regulations have limited many current infrastructure tokenization projects to accredited investors only.
• Blockchain technology, specifically through Security Token Offerings (STOs) and the tokenization of real assets, can potentially address infrastructure challenges by increasing liquidity, transparency, and efficiency through automation and disintermediation.
• Tokenized equity and debt are distinct from crypto assets; they serve as digital vehicles with financial characteristics and regulatory requirements identical to their traditional off-chain counterparts.

APA

Rahim,, D. U. (2023). Infrastructure Tokenization. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/infrastructure-tokenization-blockchain-financing

Chicago

Rahim,, David Uzsoki,Safa. Infrastructure Tokenization. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2023. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/infrastructure-tokenization-blockchain-financing.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rahim2023infrastructure, author = {Rahim,, David Uzsoki,Safa}, title = {{Infrastructure Tokenization}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2023}, month = apr, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/infrastructure-tokenization-blockchain-financing}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }