Compliance & Legal Framework¶
Regulatory Compliance¶
Real-World Asset tokenization requires strict regulatory adherence. Trestle maintains partnerships with licensed custodians and legal experts.
KYC/AML Requirements¶
All RWA participants must complete: - Identity verification (KYC) - Anti-money laundering checks - Risk assessment for accredited/jurisdictional limits
Geofencing & Restrictions¶
Asset availability may be restricted based on: - Local securities laws - Investor accreditation requirements - Banking regulations by jurisdiction
Audit Trail¶
- All RWA transactions are immutable and auditable on-chain
- Documentation hashes stored on IPFS with on-chain references
- Complete provenance from tokenization to transfer
Custody Partners¶
Evaluating partnerships with regulated custodians:
| Partner | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fireblocks | Institutional Custody | Evaluating |
| Anchorage Digital | Regulated Custody | Evaluating |
| Ledger Enterprise | Self-Custody | Evaluating |
Legal Framework Timeline¶
- Q3 2026: Legal framework finalization for US/EU markets
- Q4 2026: Pilot with simulated assets on testnet
- 2027: Mainnet RWA launch (subject to regulatory approval)
Compliance Status¶
| Component | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contract Audits | ✅ Pending | Scheduled Q3 2026 |
| Legal Review | 🚧 In Progress | Partnering with DeFi law firms |
| KYC Integration | Planned | Post-mainnet launch |
| License Application | TBD | Depends on jurisdiction |
Reporting Requirements¶
RWA token holders receive: - Monthly valuation reports (Chainlink Oracles) - Quarterly income distributions - Annual compliance certificates
Compliance features are planned infrastructure. Current focus is on digital goods marketplace.