Edwin Mata

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Edwin Mata is a Mexican-Spanish blockchain lawyer, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker at the forefront of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. As CEO and Co-Founder of Brickken, he is leading the development of compliant Web3 infrastructure that enables institutions to tokenize and manage real-world assets at scale. Under his leadership, Brickken was ranked #28 on Sifted’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Startups in France & Southern Europe 2025, a prestigious list backed by the Financial Times. As one of only two blockchain-native companies featured, Brickken is proving that Web3 infrastructure is no longer theoretical — it’s being built, adopted, and deployed by real institutions. Edwin is a recognized authority in blockchain law, DeFi, and digital transformation. He has shaped academic and legal education programs on emerging technologies and continues to push for clear regulatory standards and scalable frameworks across the Web3 space. At Brickken, he is pioneering the tokenization of over $300 million in real-world assets, driving the next wave of global liquidity through decentralized finance.