Digital Issuance is the process of creating and distributing financial instruments or assets in a tokenized, digital format on a blockchain or distributed ledger. Its fundamental purpose is to enable efficient, transparent, and potentially programmable ownership and transfer of diverse assets, including securities, commodities, or unique digital collectibles. This method modernizes traditional asset management.
Mechanism
The operational logic involves defining the specific characteristics and rights associated with an asset within a smart contract, then minting tokens according to these specifications, and recording their ownership on the chosen ledger. The architecture utilizes blockchain networks and smart contracts to manage the entire lifecycle of these tokens, from creation to subsequent transfer and redemption.
Methodology
The strategic approach includes the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), conducting security token offerings (STOs), and establishing digital representations of value such as stablecoins. Governing principles focus on programmability, the facilitation of fractional ownership, enhanced liquidity through broadened market accessibility, and verifiable provenance. This field applies distributed ledger technology, cryptography, and financial instrument design within a digital asset context.
LSEG's DLT platform provides a regulated, end-to-end architecture for tokenizing private funds to enhance asset mobility and reduce operational friction.
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