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# Blockchain
What are the benefits of tokenized real estate?V
Tokenizing real estate offers several key advantages:
* Lower investment threshold: Properties are divided into many small shares, allowing investors to participate with a minimal amount of capital.
* Increased liquidity: Tokens can be easily traded between users, making it simpler to enter or exit investments.
* Enhanced transparency: All transactions and contracts are recorded and can be independently verified on the blockchain.
Which blockchain is used by Get Realty?
Our tokens are currently issued on the Polygon blockchain. In the future, we may integrate other blockchain networks if they offer competitive advantages such as lower fees, greater scalability, or enhanced security.
What is a token?
The cryptocurrency space is broad and constantly evolving. At Get Realty, we use utility tokens, which grant users the right to participate in the platform and receive a share of the revenue generated from tokenized real estate assets.
Here’s a brief overview of common token types:
1. **Platform tokens:** Enable the operation of decentralized applications (dApps) on specific blockchains.
2. **Transactional tokens:** Used as a medium of exchange for goods and services.
3. **Utility tokens:** Provide access to a specific platform’s features and services—like Get Realty’s revenue-sharing model.
4. **Governance tokens:** Allow holders to vote on decisions regarding the development of a protocol or platform.
Our utility token is designed to make real estate investing simple, transparent, and accessible through blockchain technology.
What is a Blockchain?
A blockchain can be understood through three different perspectives:
1. **Technical**: A decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a distributed network, allowing anyone to view and verify the data.
2. **Business**: The blockchain is an exchange network for moving transactions, value, assets, between peers, without the assistance of intermediaries.
3. **Legal**: A technology that authenticates and records transactions in a secure and verifiable way, removing the need to rely on traditional trusted third parties.
Where are the tokens stored?
All tokens are securely stored in your personal wallet to ensure maximum protection of your investment. Our system does not hold your tokens — they are transferred directly to your wallet immediately after purchase. Additionally, any returns you earn in USDC are also sent straight to your wallet.