For technology to be a true game-changer, it must focus on making something possible that was previously not possible. Most financial assets could benefit from blockchain technology by way of faster processing times and lower transaction costs versus more traditional methods. However, looking at things through this narrow, cost-benefit lens is limiting investors from unlocking the full potential of tokenization, especially when it comes to things like alternative assets.

You probably can't afford a co-op with a Central Park view, but with security tokens, one day you may be able to buy a piece of them all (Photo: Leonhard Niederwimmer/Pixabay)