Jaime Pradenas has extensive experience designing and executing projects at the intersection of finance and technology. Jaime leads initiatives focused on DLT technology, tokenization, CBDCs, and next-generation market infrastructures. He holds a master’s degree in financial management and is a Civil Industrial Engineer with a minor in Computer Science.

 The Central Bank of Chile is an autonomous technical body whose task is to ensure the stability of the currency, and the level of inflation. It also promotes the stability and efficiency of the financial system, guaranteeing the normal functioning of internal and external payments.

Public Money for a Tokenized World: Exploring the Role of Wholesale CBDCs

Tokenization promises more open, efficient markets—but only if settlement infrastructure evolves in parallel. This speech examines the role of wholesale CB+DCs in bridging today’s systems with tomorrow’s tokenized economy. It outlines how central banks can support innovation without compromising stability, through carefully designed and purpose-driven digital currency experiments.

 

 

 

In an increasingly digital financial world, three contenders are shaping the future of money: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, and stablecoins. This panel brings together industry leaders, technologists, and policymakers to explore the strengths, limitations, and use cases of each. Are CBDCs the path to sovereign digital money? Will tokenized assets unlock new efficiencies in capital markets? Can stablecoins bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto? Join us for a lively debate on which digital currency model is best positioned to lead the next era of global finance.