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The ERC-3643 standard

General description of the ERC-3643 standard and its application in the tokenisation of regulated assets.

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The ERC-3643 standard is a technical framework used for the issuance and management of tokens representing assets subject to certain regulatory requirements. Its design allows for the incorporation of rules and controls that facilitate the alignment of tokenised issuances with applicable regulatory frameworks.

Definition of ERC-3643

ERC-3643 is a token standard based on the Ethereum blockchain, designed to represent assets subject to regulation through the incorporation of technical rules and control mechanisms. Unlike other token standards such as ERC-20 or ERC-721, ERC-3643 includes access control and identity verification mechanisms that allow the ownership and transfer of tokens to be restricted to addresses that meet certain criteria defined within the framework of the issuance.

This standard is commonly used in asset tokenisation processes, including real estate assets, within structures that require compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

Main characteristics of ERC-3643

  • Support for regulatory requirements: allows the integration of processes such as identity verification (KYC) and AML controls throughout the token lifecycle.

  • Transfer control: enables the restriction of token ownership and transfers in accordance with predefined rules.

  • Technical compatibility: interoperable with smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.

  • Automation of rules: facilitates the technical implementation of transfer restrictions and other conditions.

  • Blockchain recording: transactions are recorded in a verifiable manner on the network.

How does ERC-3643 work?

The use of the ERC-3643 standard in a tokenised issuance may generally be structured in the following stages:

  • Prior verification: participants may be subject to verification processes in line with the requirements defined for the issuance.

  • Token issuance: once the established criteria are met, tokens may be allocated to authorised addresses.

  • Transfer rules: transfers are subject to the technical and regulatory conditions configured in the contract.

  • Blockchain recording: transactions are recorded in an immutable and verifiable manner.

This technical approach allows tokenised issuances to be structured by incorporating controls and restrictions consistent with certain regulatory frameworks.

Areas of application

  • Real estate assets: tokenised representation of rights or participations in accordance with the defined legal structure.

  • Financial assets: tokenisation of financial instruments or other regulated assets.

  • Tokenisation infrastructures: use of the standard in platforms implementing regulated token issuance and management processes.

Importance of ERC-3643

The ERC-3643 standard has become established as one of the technical options used in tokenisation projects that require the integration of regulatory controls into the management of digital assets.

For further general information on the use of technical standards in tokenisation processes, the documentation available on the platform or the relevant help sections may be consulted.

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