Hedera is stepping up its push into regulated digital assets by adding support for a dual token standard within its Asset Tokenization Studio. The update introduces ERC-3643, a framework designed to help institutions issue compliant, modular, and globally adaptable digital assets.
What This Means
The Asset Tokenization Studio — Hedera’s open-source toolkit for asset tokenization — now supports two key token standards:
- ERC-1400, which focuses on U.S.-based equity and bond issuers, and
- ERC-3643, which caters to global, non-U.S. jurisdictions and emphasizes on-chain identity and modular compliance.
By combining both standards, Hedera is giving issuers the flexibility to choose the approach that fits their regulatory and market environment.
Why ERC-3643 Matters
The ERC-3643 standard allows token issuers to create assets with built-in compliance controls, identity verification, and adaptability across different legal frameworks. It’s designed for international markets, where regulatory needs often differ from those in the U.S.
Institutions using ERC-3643 can manage configuration details such as:
- Defining compliance parameters,
- Adding metadata fields, and
- Adjusting tokens to meet specific jurisdictional requirements.
In short, it’s about giving issuers more control and transparency when bringing real-world assets onto the blockchain.
A More Flexible and Global Approach
Dr. Sabrina Tachdjiann, Vice President of Financial Markets for Asia Pacific at the Hedera Foundation, explained it this way:
“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.”
The Bigger Picture
Hedera’s move to support both ERC-1400 and ERC-3643 is a major step toward global interoperability in asset tokenization. It allows U.S. institutions to continue operating under the familiar ERC-1400 model, while opening the door for international players to issue and trade compliant digital assets under ERC-3643.
As tokenization gains traction among banks, fintechs, and asset managers, Hedera’s dual-standard approach positions it as a key platform for regulated, cross-border digital asset issuance.
In short, Hedera isn’t just building another blockchain toolkit — it’s creating a universal bridge for tokenized finance, giving issuers the power to operate seamlessly across both U.S. and global markets.
