Real World Assets
On-Chain Infrastructure
FTH Trading anchors physical commodity transactions to the blockchain - creating immutable, tamper-proof records that bring institutional-grade trust to global commodity trade without sacrificing compliance.
What is RWA?
Tokenizing Physical Commodity Assets
Real World Assets (RWA) refers to physical, tangible assets - commodity inventories, warehouse receipts, trade documents, and settlement instructions - that are represented or anchored on a blockchain ledger.
At FTH Trading, we do not speculate on token prices. We use blockchain infrastructure as an audit and settlement layer - creating cryptographically verified records of trade documentation and using programmable escrow to reduce counterparty risk.
- Not financial instruments - operational infrastructure
- Proof-of-existence for physical trade documents
- Milestone-based escrow release, not speculative tokens
- Fully compliant with OFAC/AML screening requirements
- Works alongside traditional LC/SBLC structures
SHA-256 Document Anchoring
Every deal document is hashed and anchored to XRPL/Stellar - creating immutable proof of existence without publishing sensitive content.
Warehouse Receipt Tokenization
Physical inventory in certified warehouses represented as on-chain tokens - enabling fractional financing and digital transfer of title.
Programmable Escrow
Funds held in protocol-native escrow released automatically upon cryptographically verified milestone completion.
Compliance-First Design
Every counterparty and transaction is OFAC/AML screened. RWA infrastructure does not bypass compliance - it enforces it.
Settlement Reporting
Full on-chain transaction history available as audit evidence - importable for accounting, tax, and regulatory reporting.
Smart Document Routing
Contracts, inspection certificates, and B/Ls hash-linked to deal records on-chain - replacing fragmented email chains.
Blockchain Networks
XRPL & Stellar Integration
Two proven public blockchains purpose-built for financial settlement - both integrated into the FTH deal structuring platform.
XRP Ledger
XRPL
- Native EscrowCreate / EscrowFinish transactions
- 3-5 second settlement finality
- Crypto-condition (SHA-256) hash-locks
- Time-based or condition-based escrow release
- Document hash anchoring via transaction memos
- Near-zero transaction costs (~$0.0002/tx)
Stellar Network
Stellar
- Anchor network for fiat currency settlement
- 5-second finality with PBFT consensus
- Multi-currency: USD, EUR, AED, SGD via anchors
- Path payment for cross-currency FX settlement
- Claimable balances for conditional payment
- ISO 20022-compatible payment metadata
How It Works
RWA Deal Flow
Deal Origination
Term Request & Compliance Screening
Buyer submits a term request. FTH compliance desk runs OFAC SDN, KYC/KYB, and FATF jurisdiction checks. All counterparties cleared before proceeding.
Structuring
LC / SBLC + Escrow Design
Structuring desk designs the payment mechanism: traditional Documentary Credit (LC) combined with XRPL or Stellar escrow layer for milestone release.
Document Anchoring
SHA-256 Hash to XRPL / Stellar
All key documents (contract, proforma invoice, SGS certificate terms) are hashed and anchored to the blockchain - creating a tamper-proof audit trail from day one.
EscrowCreate
Funds Locked On-Chain
Payment is locked in XRPL EscrowCreate transaction with SHA-256 crypto-conditions derived from agreed milestone events.
Milestone Execution
Shipment, Inspection, Discharge
SGS/Bureau Veritas inspection completed. Pre-image unlocked. Bill of Lading issued and endorsed. Port discharge confirmed. Each milestone hash-verified.
EscrowFinish
Funds Released to Seller
Seller provides the SHA-256 pre-image. EscrowFinish transaction executed. Funds released within seconds. Full on-chain settlement record generated.
Why On-Chain
Traditional vs RWA-Backed Settlement
Traditional
RWA-Backed (FTH)
Get Started
Ready for an RWA-Backed Deal Structure?
Submit a term request and our structuring desk will design an on-chain-backed settlement structure for your commodity transaction.