PhD Trader: Why Most Tokens Fail & How Dubai Is Leading the Future of Real Estate | BXB EP 34

What’s really happening behind Dubai’s token boom? 💰Anton Golub is a PhD-level algorithmic trader turned crypto founder.He built high-frequency systems, scaled a market-making firm during Bitcoin’s rise, and today leads FreedX — a zero-fee exchange built for the next phase of digital assets.In this episode of Business with Bartawi, Anton breaks down how Dubai is leading the way in tokenized real estate, why most token launches go wrong, and how founders can raise capital without relying on VCs.We dive into the future of investing, the playbook behind successful token economies, and what Dubai’s new wave of digital infrastructure really means.If you’re building a business, exploring crypto, or curious about where real estate and Web3 intersect — this one's for you.💡 Topics Covered:✅ How tokenization is transforming Dubai real estate✅ Why most ICOs and token launches fail✅ Lessons from building a zero-fee crypto exchange✅ The playbook for launching tokens that actually work✅ How to raise money without giving up control⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – From PhD to high-frequency trading3:48 – The Dubai moment that changed everything9:35 – Why most token launches fall apart17:20 – The 4 stages of launching a successful ICO24:10 – Can real estate be fully tokenized?26:30 – Incentives, Liquidity, and Economic Design 28:00 – Framework Failures: The One Thing They All Miss 29:00 – Building vs Hype: His Honest Take 30:00 – Existential Question: Why Build at All? 31:20 – Step-by-Step: How a Founder Should Launch an ICO 32:40 – Real-World Mistakes in Token Design (And How to Fix Them) 34:20 – What He Learned Using LinkedIn for Growth 35:00 – Mid-Episode Fatigue Tip (cut filler) 36:10 – How Crypto Deals Really Happen 36:55 – Reflection: His Regulatory Misread & Pivot 37:28 – Rapid Fire Round: Regret, Books, Superpowers 39:00 – Anton's Message to Builders in Emerging Markets 📥 Follow Business with Bartawi on Instagram:📸 @businesswithbartawi👤 Follow Mahmoud Bartawi:✩ Instagram: @bartawi✩ LinkedIn: Mahmoud Bartawi✩ X (Twitter): @bartawi#Crypto #DubaiRealEstate #Tokenization #Startups #Web3 #Podcasting #BusinessWithBartawi #AntonGolub