Property Play: Propy CEO on the blockchain revolution coming for real estate

Summary

Natalia Karayaneva, CEO of Propy, discusses how blockchain and AI are modernizing real estate transactions. She explains Propy's use of smart contracts, stablecoin payments, and AI agents to automate title and escrow processes. The interview covers regulatory developments like the Genius Act and Propy's acquisition strategy to scale.

• Propy uses blockchain and AI to speed up real estate closings from weeks to hours.
• Public blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin are used for secure, tamper-proof transaction records.
• Stablecoins such as USDC and USDT are increasingly used by international buyers for deposits.
• The Genius Act (2025) provided regulatory clarity for stablecoins, boosting developer interest.
• Propy's AI agent 'Avery' automates escrow tasks and communicates with clients and vendors.
• Propy raised $100 million for an AI-enabled roll-up strategy, acquiring traditional title companies.
• The company grew 6x in Q1 and expects 10x revenue growth by year-end.
• Karayaneva envisions real estate ownership moving entirely onchain for liquidity and democratic access.