Key Highlights

[00:01 -06:47] Blockchain for Businesses

• What problem is blockchain solving within the real estate ecosystem?
• Allowing a level of transparency and control that’s hasn’t existed before the system
• Help things be more efficient
• Aaron talks about EarnDLT and how it makes accessing private blockchains efficient
• Make data portable and monetize it
• More streamlined process in representing loan inventory

 [06:48 – 13:12] Laws and Regulation

• The adoption of blockchain takes a little longer in heavily regulated industries
• Business purpose lending has fewer regulations
• Regulations apply whenever there is a security issue
• The two biggest challenges on the sponsor side are capital raising and providing liquidity

[13:13 – 18:04] How to Tell You Are Making Progress

• Blockchain delivers immediate ROI and benefits to the users
• Using smart contracts for machine-to-machine communication
• Many sponsors are scared about this change, but it’s important to keep up with the rapidly developing technology
• How Wall Street is reacting:
• They are most bullish on the blockchain because the data is clear, reliable, and transportable that can be applied to different spaces
• Underlying technologies can be used to improve operations and profitability

[18:05 – 30:36] Be A Knowledgeable Investor

• Aaron identifies sectors that’ll benefit most from this technology
• Blockchain in the energy sector: How tokenization can change the energy sector
• Here are the things you need to consider as a sponsor or LP when dealing with financial instruments:
• You need to work with a firm that is SOC 2 compliant and have a strong security policy in place
• Tokenization is not difficult to make but without the tools to properly manage the activities it’ll be dangerous

[30:37 – 31:24] Closing Segment

• Connect with Aaron Lohmann at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-lohmann  

Additional Links:

Brian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/