Dubai Land Department Chooses XRP Ledger for Real Estate Tokenization Initiative

Dubai Land Department's Prypco Mint platform aims to tokenize $16 billion in real estate by 2033, offering fractional ownership starting at 2,000 dirhams while integrating with official property records.

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Summary

Dubai has launched Prypco Mint, its first government-backed tokenized real estate platform, targeting the digitization of $16 billion worth of property by 2033. The platform enables fractional ownership starting at 2,000 dirhams ($540), currently available to UAE ID holders. Operating under multiple regulatory bodies and using XRP Ledger technology, the system synchronizes with Dubai's land registry while partnering with Zand Digital Bank for financial services.

Terms & Concepts
  • XRP Ledger: A decentralized blockchain technology developed by Ripple, designed for fast and secure transactions.
  • Real Estate Tokenization: The process of converting real estate assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, enabling fractional ownership and easier trading.
  • Fractional Ownership: A method allowing multiple investors to own a portion of a real estate asset, reducing entry barriers to property investment.