2.2 Dual-Chain Architecture

For tokenizing Chinese-origin assets, many projects adopt a dual-chain architecture:

  1. 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.

  1. 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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