​Tokenization is transforming how we think about ownership, investment, and liquidity across real-world assets (RWAs). From real estate and commodities, tokenized treasuries, to new models for funding infrastructure, bringing RWAs on chain is ushering in an era where ownership is fractional, global, and instantly tradable. But what does this mean for investors, builders, and regulators?

​Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion where experts in blockchain, real estate, and finance will explore:

• ​RWA Tokenization: The Vision – An introduction to tokenizing real-world assets and what it means for markets, communities, and the future of ownership.

• ​Investment Access & Liquidity – How fractional ownership opens new opportunities for everyday investors and transforms secondary markets.

• ​Legal & Regulatory Challenges – Navigating compliance, property rights, and jurisdictional complexities in tokenized assets.

• ​Case Studies & Emerging Models – Practical examples of tokenization in action, from property deeds to fractionalized real estate and even commodities.

• ​When Things Go Wrong – Where projects have stumbled, and the critical lessons for building stronger, more resilient models.

​Networking + Community
As always, our events bring together technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, and engaged community members. Expect vibrant conversations, new connections, and opportunities to explore collaborations in the growing RWA ecosystem.

​Host and Moderator:

​Elizabeth Hansson
​​Elizabeth is the Founder of the Detroit Blockchain Collective, a leading regional hub advancing education, collaboration, and innovation around digital asset technology. Elizabeth also serves as the Michigan President of Stand With Crypto, where she leads statewide advocacy and mobilizes a grassroots network to shape the future of digital asset policy. An ecosystem builder with a background in software engineering and decentralized systems, she has led blockchain developer teams since 2017 and works at the intersection of policy, technology, and community to expand Michigan’s role in the future of digital assets.

​Panelists:

​Matthew Schneider
Building Inc, Founder and CEO

​Matthew A. Schneider is President and CEO of Building, a real estate data company focused on valuation, compliance, digital twins, and tokenization readiness. He is both a practitioner and researcher of the built environment, financial markets, and digital systems, with a focus on making real estate auditable and finance-ready. He has worked in real estate digitalization and digital assets since 2020 and is a frequent speaker at global technology and real estate events. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors of FIBREE, supporting international standards for blockchain-enabled real estate.

Ronald Falls Jr
Goldilocks Smart Solutions, CEO
Ronald C. Falls Jr. is a seasoned attorney, financial executive and community advocate who has successfully leveraged his experience at firms like Goldman Sachs and Fireblocks to become a leading voice in venture capital and technology. A co-founder of Deal Team SIXX, a fund dedicated to investing in AI and crypto, he is also the creative force behind Channel 13 and The Polymath podcast. His work is driven by a deep commitment to empowering underrepresented founders and bridging the gap between global finance and the tech community.

Adam Zientarski
Adam is a leading figure at the intersection of Web3 innovation and civic entrepreneurship, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Detroit Ledger Technologies (DLT), a venture studio that builds and invests in companies bringing blockchain technology into real-world use. A longtime Detroiter, he is a co-founder of Detroit Blockchain Center and the Michigan Blockchain Council, advancing blockchain education and advocacy across Michigan.
Adam is an influential voice in global digital governance, recognized for his work on numerous blockchains like Telos, Vaulta, Wax, and more.

​Thank you to our sponsors!

​Stand with Crypto

​Stand With Crypto is a nonprofit uniting crypto advocates worldwide, empowering the blockchain community through advocacy, education, and grassroots engagement.

​GBBC

​The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) is the leading industry association for the blockchain ecosystem, driving adoption and shaping the future of digital assets through education, advocacy, and partnership.

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