Module 1 — Foundations: Finternet & Agent Ops

Goal: You can explain “Finternet” and “tokenization of the internet” without hype, and position MBCC correctly inside enterprise boundaries.

1. What people mean by “Finternet”

Finternet is shorthand for a world where financial assets, rules, and settlement behave like software — with near‑real‑time movement, programmable controls, and continuous reporting. The shift is not “tokens.” The shift is operational velocity.

2. Tokenization (enterprise definition)

Tokenization is a regulated representation of a real asset or entitlement, mapped to controls (ownership, transfer, settlement, compliance). In this model, the technology reduces friction — but it also creates faster failure modes.

3. What changes when custody/settlement goes “software speed”

• Visibility becomes mandatory: leadership expects immediate explanations.
• Incidents compress: failures happen faster, and stakeholders learn about them sooner.
• Governance pressure rises: audit, risk, and compliance need consistent narratives.
• Trust becomes operational: users trust systems that can explain themselves.

4. MBCC positioning (non‑negotiable)

5. Agent Ops (the control layer)

Agent Ops is the automation of operational awareness and governance outputs: signals → triage → explanation → reporting. Agents do not replace decision makers; they improve decision quality.

Core phrase you must use

Module completion

Pass the quiz (80%+) to complete Module 1.