Issue RWA

Represent and operate real-world assets on Base with the B20 Asset standard: configurable precision, issuer roles, holder controls, and distributions through one ERC-20-compatible surface.

Represent a real-world asset with the B20 Asset standard. Configure precision and issuer roles, distribute units, restrict eligible holders, and run distributions through one ERC-20-compatible surface built into Base. The guides below use a stock token as the worked example; the same flows apply to other asset types.

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is one of many use cases for the B20 Asset standard. The examples on this page use a stock token for illustration; the same flows apply to other asset types.

Coinbase tokenized equities are only available to persons in eligible jurisdictions outside of the U.S.

Tokenized securities examples shown for illustration. Base is a general-purpose blockchain; issuance and compliance are the responsibility of the issuer under applicable law.

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Guides

Create an asset token

Configure a B20 Asset token for one class of units.

Issue units to holders

Distribute units to multiple approved holders in one batch.

Restrict eligible holders

Gate issuance and transfers with a shared allowlist.

Cancel blocked units

Burn units after a holder is denied by the sender policy.

Announce a distribution

Publish an onchain notice and distribute additional units.

Apply a multiplier

Update displayed balances without migrating holders.

Pause transfers

Halt transfers during an incident while issuance stays available.