Ophelia Snyder, former co-founder of 21Shares, cautions that the excitement surrounding tokenization is outstripping its practical integration with Wall Street systems. While tokenization addresses issues like settlement rails and asset movement, Snyder highlights the challenge of aligning blockchain-based assets with existing financial infrastructure. She notes that discussions often miss the operational complexities post-trade execution, such as fitting tokenized assets into compliance and regulatory frameworks. Snyder emphasizes that while blockchain firms have improved transaction throughput, they have not fully addressed the operational needs of financial institutions. The integration of tokenized assets into books, records, and risk management systems remains a significant hurdle. She points out that many firms depend on third-party software that is not yet equipped for blockchain transactions. Snyder argues that the industry's primary challenge is scaling to support the vast volumes of U.S. capital markets, as moving large digital assets requires more oversight than current systems.