Ep.69 Compliance, Token Launches, and Why RWAs Are Built for Hypergrowth

Travis John, founder of RWA Builders, joins to dive into the rapidly evolving world of real-world assets (RWAs). From compliance to token generating events (TGEs), Travis breaks down where tokenization is headed, how institutions are entering, and why collectibles like Pokémon cards are reshaping how people think about value. He shares insights on building community through RWA Builders, his new role with XDC Network, and why he believes 2026 will be a hypergrowth year for tokenized assets.

This episode covers:

- How to explain Web3 and tokenization to newcomers

- Why people get hooked on crypto and stay in the industry

- The hype and reality of token generating events (TGEs)

- Why compliance is becoming the next big narrative in crypto

- How big brands like Stripe, Shopify, Coinbase, and OpenSea shape trust

- Institutional headlines: NASDAQ, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton

- Whether crypto natives are being left behind in mainstream adoption

- Pokémon cards as currency and collectibles as real-world assets

- The mission and growth of RWA Builders as an industry alliance

- Travis’s new role at XDC Network and its DeFi + RWA strategy

- Why RWAs are “bear market durable” and built for long-term stability

- Hypergrowth expectations heading into 2026

 

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