EP-37 xStocks: Unlocking Global Equity through Tokenization

<p>In this podcast episode, Valentin Gui, General Manager of xStocks at Kraken, discusses the potential of equity tokenization, differentiating from competitors like Robinhood, navigating regulatory hurdles, and future expansion plans. xStocks aims to provide global users, especially those without direct equity access, with synthetic exposure to stocks through fully collateralized tokens. Valentin emphasizes the platform's permissionless, multi-chain capabilities, its inclusive partnership model, and long-term ambitions to become a foundational infrastructure for Web3 financial systems. <a href="https://wublock.substack.com/p/xstocks-unlocking-global-equity-access?utm_source=publication-search">Text summary</a>.</p><p>Timeline:</p><p>00:00 Opening</p><p>00:43 Clarifying xStocks' Connection to Previous Ventures and Ensuring Token Collateralization</p><p>02:16 Why xStocks Chose Stock Tokenization: Expanding Financial Inclusion through Synthetic Equity Exposure</p><p>03:20 How Kraken's In...