2.2 Dual-Chain Architecture
For tokenizing Chinese-origin assets, many projects adopt a dual-chain architecture:
Onshore Anchoring Phase:
Business and yield data are anchored on permissioned chains such as AntChain or Spark Chain;
Compliance often involves regulatory sandbox participation and third-party audits.
Offshore Issuance Phase:
A Hong Kong-based SPV or fund structure is established to legally host the offshore asset rights;
Tokens are issued on a public chain such as Ethereum or Polygon and distributed to qualified investors.
Qualified investor participation requires meeting the following minimum conditions:
An active account at a Hong Kong-based licensed bank;
Proof of assets exceeding HKD 8 million, verifiable through a broker, bank, or trust company;
Use of regulated distribution channels (e.g., Type 9 licensed fund managers, brokers, or private banks supporting RWA product placements).
Once issued, the asset ownership exists as tokenized rights on a public chain, while the legal yield entitlement is held by the SPV. This structure allows cross-border sale and transfer to qualified global investors under local regulatory frameworks.
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