Asset Tokenization in Real Estate: A Focus on Retail Investor Participation

Abstract

By investigating the underlying mechanisms, challenges and opportunities associated with this innovative financial instrument, the research aims to shed light on the democratization of real estate investment for retail investors. The core of the thesis will explore the mechanisms of asset tokenization specifically focusing on how real estate assets are transformed into digital tokens tradable on the blockchain. This thesis explores the complexities of fractional ownership and the needs and preferences of retail investors regarding an asset tokenization platform specifically tailored for the Swiss real estate market.