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Blockchain Bonds & On-Chain Assets | Steve Wallace

June 04, 2026 • Alex Khomyakov • Season 4 • Episode 1

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Which asset class gets fully tokenized first? Steve Wallace breaks down blockchain tokenization, on-chain bonds, regulatory gaps, crypto vaults, and why distribution remains traditional finance's biggest competitive advantage.

Discover how real-world asset tokenization is reshaping institutional investing, which tokenization use cases are smart versus questionable, and how cryptonative firms can compete with traditional asset management distribution power.

📍 KEY TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
5:55 Issuing bonds on-chain: emerging blockchain use cases
17:05 Regulatory harmonization gaps for blockchain tokenization
22:21 Smart vs. questionable tokenization use cases analyzed
25:10 Which asset class gets fully tokenized first?
31:07 Distribution advantages: can cryptonative firms compete with traditional finance?
33:47 Crypto vaults as potential disruptors in asset management
36:49 Final thoughts on the future of tokenization

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST
Steve Wallace is an Advisor at Alpine Capital Advisors and Blocklogica, and Co-Founder at Monolythic, bringing deep expertise in blockchain tokenization, regulatory frameworks, and institutional digital asset adoption.
Connect with Steve Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wallace/

This episode explores institutional tokenization strategies, blockchain bond issuance, DeFi regulatory challenges, and how real-world asset tokenization is transforming banking and asset management. Learn why distribution remains the ultimate competitive moat and which asset classes are positioned for full tokenization adoption first.

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