The Future of Real Estate is Here (and It's on Blockchain) -Daniel Rollingher (GC Fabrica)
Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation Podcast
Release Date: 02/13/2025
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info_outlineThis episode features Daniel Rollingher, co-founder of Fabrica, a company leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize real estate ownership. Rollingher discusses Fabrica's innovative approach to putting real estate titles on chain, creating a more transparent and efficient system for property transactions. He explains how Fabrica's platform uses NFTs to represent property ownership, simplifying the process of buying, selling, and managing real estate assets.
The conversation also explores the legal framework behind Fabrica's blockchain real estate platform, including the use of trusts and smart contracts to ensure secure and verifiable ownership. Additionally, Rollingher touches on the use of blockchain in real estate to address challenges in the traditional real estate market, such as title insurance and liquidity issues.
Key Takeaways:
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Fabrica uses NFTs to represent real estate ownership, streamlining transactions and property management.
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The platform employs a unique trust model to connect on-chain ownership with real-world legal frameworks.
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Fabrica aims to improve transparency and efficiency in real estate transactions through blockchain technology.
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The company is exploring the potential of blockchain and real estate to disrupt traditional processes, such as title insurance and recording deeds.
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Fabrica's platform offers solutions for unlocking liquidity in land assets and other real estate holdings.
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The company is actively working on expanding its blockchain real estate platform to new jurisdictions and asset classes.
Resources/Links:
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Fabrica website: fabrica.land
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Daniel Rollingher on Twitter: @notdroll