Hedera integrates ERC-3643 token standard into Asset Tokenization Studio

As institutions worldwide accelerate their exploration of on-chain assets, the demand for compliant, flexible tokenization solutions has never been greater. However, enabling regulated assets on-chain requires more than technical capability; it depends on adaptable frameworks that meet regulatory standards across global jurisdictions.

Hedera is meeting that demand by integrating ERC-3643 into Asset Tokenization Studio, expanding opportunities for globally compliant, cross-border asset issuance.

Expanding Hedera’s tokenization capabilities with ERC-3643

Also known as Tokeny’s T-REX token standard, the integration of ERC-3643 introduces on-chain identity at the contract level and a modular architecture that improves flexibility, interoperability, and global compliance in tokenization.

With ERC-3643, users can define compliance parameters and configure tokens to meet the regulatory requirements of any jurisdiction. This integration underscores Hedera’s commitment to delivering standards-based solutions that support the full spectrum of regulated asset issuance.

“ERC-3643 plays a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to issue assets that can be directly attributed to verified KYC or KYB identities. Asset Tokenization Studio allows organizations to issue, manage, and transfer digital assets in a way that is both compliant and secure — unlocking new opportunities for regulated and institutional use cases across the Hedera ecosystem and beyond.” — Matt Woodward, AP+

Understanding Asset Tokenization Studio

Asset Tokenization Studio is an open-source, end-to-end toolkit designed for the configuration, issuance, and management of tokenized bonds and equities.

The platform provides essential tools for regulated asset management, including automated bond payments and dividends, built-in compliance tools for investor verification and whitelisting, and issuer safeguards such as transaction pausing and term updates. Importantly, Asset Tokenization Studio allows issuers to manage the full asset lifecycle on-chain, reducing operational risk and removing offline dependencies.

Designed for financial institutions, enterprises, and tokenization platforms, Asset Tokenization Studio enables efficient, secure, and compliant on-chain deployment of traditional assets.

ERC-3643: A modular, global approach

ERC-3643 offers what many token standards lack: true modularity, built-in compliance, and on-chain identity . By linking verified identities directly to token ownership, it supports secure, cross-border asset issuance and simplifies international market access.

Its modular design allows issuers to adjust tokens to meet different regulatory and market needs, offering greater flexibility for creating compliant digital assets. This standard builds on Hedera’s existing ERC-1400 implementation, which is widely used by US-based issuers, and extends those capabilities to global, cross-border use cases.

“The addition of ERC-3643 to the Asset Tokenization Studio gives issuers more flexibility and control over how they bring regulated assets on-chain… It reflects where the market is headed: toward borderless, customizable, and standards-based tokenization that empowers adopters across all frameworks and jurisdictions.” — Dr. Sabrina Tachdjian, VP Financial Markets (APAC), Hedera Foundation

Tokeny: Pioneering regulated tokenization

As the pioneer behind the ERC-3643 standard, Tokeny brings deep expertise in compliance frameworks and digital asset architecture. Through this integration, Tokeny is developing standardized compliance modules directly within Asset Tokenization Studio,allowing issuers to quickly configure tokens that meet jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements while maintaining full flexibility. This collaboration combines Tokeny’s regulatory and tokenization expertise with Hedera’s high-performance, energy-efficient distributed ledger technology, establishing a unified, standards-driven foundation for institutional tokenized finance.

“The future of tokenized finance depends on standardization. ERC-3643 gives the industry a common language for compliant tokenization” said Luc Falempin, CEO of Tokeny & Head of Product Apex Digital, Apex Group. “It not only guarantees a plug-and-play DeFi future with built-in compliance for tokenised regulated assets, but also gives every service provider a clear and interoperable way to operate and serve tokenized assets. Integrating it into the Hedera Asset Tokenization Studio is a strong step forward for the interoperable tokenization era.”

Dual-standard flexibility

With support for both ERC-1400 and ERC-3643, Asset Tokenization Studio gives users freedom to choose the framework that best fits their jurisdiction and use case.. ERC-3643 provides a global, modular framework for non-US jurisdictions and cross-border operations, while ERC-1400 remains a trusted standard for US-based equity and bond issuers.

By supporting both standards, Hedera stays aligned with evolving industry practices and offers issuers a trusted, future-ready foundation for cross-border digital assets. This dual support gives users the flexibility to select the framework that best fits their needs without compromising interoperability or compliance.

Resources

Learn more about Asset Tokenization Studio and explore its new ERC-3643 capabilities:

• Asset Tokenization Studio: https://hedera.com/ats
• Asset Tokenization Studio Documentation: https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/open-source-solutions/asset-tokenization-studio-ats
• ERC-3643 Documentation: https://docs.erc3643.org/erc-3643
• ERC-3643 Association: https://www.erc3643.org

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