Tokenization Structure
1. Asset Ownership & Legal Entity
Gold Reserves (Physical Asset): Gold mined in Mali and refined in Dubai.
SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle): A legal entity to hold ownership of gold reserves, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Potential Partners:
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) – Ideal jurisdiction for commodity-backed SPVs.
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) – Strong regulatory framework for tokenized assets.
Audited & Insured: Regular independent audits and full insurance coverage.
Potential Partners:
PwC / Deloitte – Leading auditors for blockchain and commodity-backed assets.
Marsh / Lloyd’s of London – Insurers specializing in commodity storage and logistics.
2. Tokenization Mechanism
Tokenized Ownership: APRA tokens represent fractionalized ownership or revenue participation in gold reserves.
Smart Contract Governance: Secure and transparent issuance via smart contracts.
Potential Partners:
Tokeny / Securitize – Experts in compliant token issuance and smart contract governance.
Fireblocks / Copper – Secure digital asset custodians with institutional-grade protection.
Custody & Security: Digital assets stored in regulated custodial solutions.
3. Revenue Flow & Yield Mechanism
Gold Extraction & Refining: Gold is mined and refined before being sold.
Potential Partners:
Emirates Gold / Kaloti – Leading gold refiners in Dubai.
Revenue Allocation: Proceeds are used for ecosystem growth and liquidity pools.
Yield Distribution: APRA holders receive rewards via staking pools or structured investment vehicles.
Potential Partners:
Ondo Finance / Maple Finance – Providing structured yield strategies for RWA assets.
Aave / Compound / Curve – DeFi platforms for staking and yield farming integration.
4. Redemption & Liquidity
Buyback & Redemption: APRA tokens can be redeemed for gold-backed equivalents or fiat at a transparent market rate.
Secondary Market Liquidity: APRA is tradable on regulated exchanges and DeFi marketplaces.
Potential Partners:
Binance / Bitfinex / OKX – Centralized exchanges for trading APRA.
Uniswap / Balancer – DeFi liquidity pools for APRA token swaps.
Polytrade / OpenTrade – RWA marketplaces for tokenized commodities.
5. Regulatory & Compliance Framework
Jurisdiction & Licensing: The SPV operates under a compliant jurisdiction with financial oversight.
AML/KYC Integration: Enforcing compliance with global financial regulations.
Potential Partners:
Chainalysis / TRM Labs – Blockchain forensic tools for AML compliance.
Sumsub / Onfido – KYC verification providers for seamless onboarding.
ADGM / DMCC / VARA (Dubai) – Regulatory bodies for licensing and compliance.
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