Questions
The questions we get asked.
The most asked questions about web3 and real-world assets, gathered in one place. Those already answered on the site are clickable; the rest are on their way, in the order they are most requested.
01 — Understanding web3
- What is web3, in one sentence?read the answer →
- What is the difference between web2 and web3?read the answer →
- What is a blockchain, without the jargon?read the answer →
- What is a smart contract for?coming soon
- Is web3 the same thing as crypto?coming soon
- What is a token, and what gives it value?coming soon
- What is the difference between a token and an NFT?coming soon
- Who controls a blockchain? Can it be tampered with or switched off?read the answer →
- Why do people talk about "decentralisation", and is it real?coming soon
02 — Wallets, keys and security
- What is a wallet, and which one should a beginner choose?coming soon
- What happens if I lose my recovery phrase?coming soon
- Custodial or non-custodial wallet: who really holds my keys?coming soon
- How do I spot a web3 scam (phishing, fake sites, fake support)?coming soon
- Can a blockchain transaction be cancelled?coming soon
- What is a stablecoin, and what is it actually for?read the answer →
- Are stablecoins safe? Who backs their value?coming soon
03 — RWAs: definition and mechanics
- What is an RWA (tokenised real-world asset)?read the answer →
- How does tokenisation work, step by step?read the answer →
- Which assets can be tokenised (property, debt, gold, funds, invoices…)?read the answer →
- Is the token a real title deed? What exactly do you own?read the answer →
- What is an SPV, and why does it matter so much?read the answer →
- Tokenised property vs. property funds: what differs for a saver?coming soon
- How much do you need to start? (real minimum tickets)read the answer →
- How is rent or income paid out, and in which currency?read the answer →
- Who sets and updates the value of a property token?coming soon
- Can you resell your shares at any time? (the liquidity myth)read the answer →
04 — Buying, holding, reselling
- How do you actually buy your first tokenised share?coming soon
- Why do I have to pass KYC? Is the investment anonymous?read the answer →
- How do you check a platform is authorised (AMF / MiCA)?coming soon
- What fees do you really pay (entry, management, exit, network)?read the answer →
- What happens to my investment if the platform goes under?coming soon
- Is an advertised 8–10% yield credible? How do you read an offer?read the answer →
- Can you invest from France through a foreign platform?coming soon
- Do tokens have to be declared? How are income and gains taxed?coming soon
05 — Risks and regulation
- What are the real risks of a tokenised investment?read the answer →
- What does MiCA say, and what does it change for me?read the answer →
- What is a registered / licensed crypto provider?coming soon
- Is tokenisation legal in France?read the answer →
- What happens in a dispute: which court, which law?coming soon
- How do you spot a dubious RWA project (red flags)?coming soon
- Is web3 a wild west?read the answer →
06 — Bigger questions
- Why are banks and BlackRock interested in RWAs?coming soon
- Tokenised treasuries: why the biggest RWA market?coming soon
- Will tokenisation replace the notary and the land registry?read the answer →
- How big is the RWA market really, today?coming soon