Hedera expands asset tokenization studio with dual standards for global compliance

Hedera’s Asset Tokenization Studio has adopted a dual token standard, adding ERC-3643 to help institutions launch compliant, modular digital assets on the blockchain network.

The Asset Tokenization Studio is an open-source toolkit that enables institutions and fintechs to leverage asset tokenization. By adding support for ERC-3643 within its platform, Hedera (HBAR) is opening up the ecosystem for regulated asset issuance as tokenization takes root.

Hedera adds dual token standard

The update means Hedera now supports ERC-3643, which enables on-chain identity for more adaptable, interoperable, and globally compliant tokenization, and ERC-1400, a token standard targeted at U.S.-based equity and bond issuance. The ERC-3643 standard is for non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Integration introduces dual-standard flexibility, allowing issuers to choose ERC-1400 or ERC-3643, depending on the regulatory and market needs.

In a comment, Dr. Sabrina Tachdjiann, vice president of financial markets for Asia Pacific at Hedera Foundation, said:

More about ERC-3643 on Hedera

Asset Tokenization Studio’s adoption of ERC-1400 implementation meant a U.S.-centric approach. However, ERC-3643 offers flexibility, with global institutions gaining access to a modular framework that grants them full control as issuers. 

This means users within the ERC-3643 feature can handle configuration tasks such as defining compliance parameters, filling in metadata fields, and adapting tokens to meet the requirements of the relevant jurisdiction.

Hedera says this new model empowers issuers to tap into tokenization by designing and launching globally compliant digital assets.