Prove ownership of art and collectibles

Tokenize art, antiques, and other collectibles on Polymesh and enjoy streamlined asset management with clear proof of ownership.

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Where ownership meets liquidity

Liquidity issues and high investment minimums have kept art, antiques, and collectibles the exclusive playground of the ultra-wealthy and institutional investors. Representing assets with tokens on Polymesh improves tradability through fractionalization, unlocking liquidity and bringing much-needed transparency to these typically elusive markets.  

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Predicted size of K-culture industry by 2031

$20B+

Be part of this decade’s exciting digital culture change. Tokenized art assets on Polymesh are making waves and unlocking new opportunities for artists around the world, particularly in blockchain-friendly South Korea.

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Benefits of art and collectibles tokenization with Polymesh

Liquidity & access

Fractional ownership via tokenization unlocks liquidity by lowering barriers to entry for traditionally illiquid assets.

Simplified workflows

Native functionality streamlines asset management without the need for complex, expensive third-party smart contracts.

Compliance-capable

Customizable compliance rules can be embedded into tokens for automatic enforcement of relevant regulatory requirements.

Robust security

Polymesh has had 100% uptime with regular third-party audits and zero security exploits. Node operators are known and licensed.

Provenance tracking

The public permissioned, fork-resistant blockchain brings proof of ownership and transparency to transactions involving tokens.

Fewer exploits & errors

Reduced reliance on costly intermediaries and manual processes keeps operations cheaper and with fewer errors.

Flexible fungibility

Benefit from flexibility in asset scale or value with both fungible and non-fungible tokens

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Purpose-built for asset tokenization

Tokenize on Polymesh and bring native compliance features to non-fungible tokens.

Digital tokens for any artwork or collectible

physical artworks

digital artworks

antiques

collectibles

What is art and collectibles tokenization?

Asset tokenization is the process of converting the ownership value (and any associated rights) stored in tangible or intangible assets into digital tokens on the blockchain to enable digital ownership, transfer, and storage of assets.

Tokens can be used to represent both physical and digital artworks, as well as antiques and collectibles such as exotic cars, boats, and even race horses. Tokens which represent art investments are sometimes called Art Security Tokens (ASTs).

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Fractional ownership of high-value assets

Through tokenization, it’s possible to trade and exchange pieces of high-value art, antiques, and collectibles that otherwise require large amounts of capital to acquire. This process of dividing and offering fractions of whole assets is known as fractionalization.

The potential of fractionalization is beginning to catch on across the art-world. In 2021 the ownership rights to the Picasso painting Fillette au Béret were tokenized on the blockchain by Sygnum bank. The digital asset was divided into 4,000 tokens sold to more than 50 investors at roughly $1,040 USD each.

Democratizing access to art and collectibles

Through fractionalization, tokenization can democratize art and collectibles ownership and appreciation, as anyone can buy and sell fractions of expensive assets on secondary markets. Investors get the added benefit of increased portfolio diversification, while asset owners and issuers benefit from wider investor pools and improved liquidity.

For artists and creators, tokenizing art can also be a way to raise funds for their work and retain a stake in its future value.

Steps to tokenize assets on Polymesh

1

Choose your preferred issuance method

Polymesh provides base layer blockchain infrastructure that you can integrate directly in-house or with your own white-label token manager. For a completely no-code approach, choose an issuance platform. A securities professional or digital assets advisory firm can help you get in touch with a platform provider, or you can browse the Polymesh ecosystem.

2

Create your token

Decide when, where, and how to mint your token. Polymesh supports both fungible tokens and non-fungible tokens, as well as embedded compliance rules and metadata for important documentation and information about your asset. Polymesh also includes functionality for smart contracts in the Ink! language should they be required.

3

List your asset in a secondary market, if desired

One of the major benefits of blockchain technology is facilitating easier trading on secondary markets. This allows you to improve liquidity for your asset and reach a broader pool of investors. See the Polymesh ecosystem for secondary marketplaces including decentralized exchanges that can facilitate exchanges directly between investors.

4

Execute asset servicing and lifecycle management

Service your asset as per your business operations, client needs, and regulatory requirements. Governance and auditability are core aspects of Polymesh’s architecture while native features can be leveraged to automate corporate actions, increasing efficiency while decreasing errors and overhead.

What the Polymesh ecosystem is saying

"TokenTraxx is proud to work with Polymesh and lead the music industry’s breakthrough into Web3. The power of Polymesh’s purpose-built blockchain enables us to issue compliance-capable NFTs and enhancing our ability to focus on creating groundbreaking solutions for artists and fans, including tokenising music & film IP, while ensuring seamless and secure operations."

Tim Gentry

CEO of TokenTraxx

"K-Culture has captured the attention of audiences around the world. Collaborating with Polymesh is helping us showcase the many benefits that tokenization can offer to key stakeholders in the K-Culture industry. Together we’re working closely with regulators and industry experts to establish new benchmarks for security tokens and digital asset custody in Korea and beyond."

Terry Kim

CEO of Beyond Digital Asset Custody Service (BDACS)

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Prove ownership of art and collectibles

Where ownership meets liquidity