The Missing Layer in Real-World Asset Tokenization: Why Physical Asset Validation Matters: A CryptoLens Conversation with Igor Samotesov from SPEC INTELLIGENCE

August 7, 2026 | Tokenization | Digital Assets Risk

In this CryptoLens Conversation, Denise D. Mejia sits down with Igor Samotesov from SPEC INTELLIGENCE to explore real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and the infrastructure needed to support its broader adoption. The discussion examines how physical and financial assets can be represented on blockchain networks, the role of smart contracts, and the connection between on-chain technology and the underlying real-world asset. Topics include: •⁠ ⁠How RWA tokenization works in practice •⁠ ⁠The infrastructure behind tokenized assets •⁠ ⁠Smart contracts and the emerging role of AI agents •⁠ ⁠Connecting on-chain tokens to off-chain assets and data •⁠ ⁠Governance, transparency, and risk considerations •⁠ ⁠What organizations should consider as tokenization models develop The conversation provides a practical look at where RWA tokenization stands today and some of the technical and operational questions that remain as the market develops. CryptoLens provides education, intelligence, and risk management insights across digital assets, blockchain, tokenization, and emerging financial technologies.

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