Introduction
Stobox Tokenization Onboarding Framework v3.5. Security-Token-Only Digital Securities Workflow
Purpose of the Framework
The Stobox Tokenization Onboarding Framework v3.5 is the official, standardized process for launching Security Token Offerings (STOs) on the Stobox 4 enterprise tokenization platform. It exists to ensure that every issuer follows a compliant, transparent, and technically sound methodology when creating digital securities that represent regulated financial instruments.
Security tokens differ significantly from other token types. They carry legal rights: ownership, claims, dividends, distributions, votes, priority, and financial obligations. Because of this, they fall under securities laws and require a carefully coordinated process involving legal structuring, compliance verification, identity management, token modeling, and issuance controls.
The Framework v3.5 provides issuers with a clear, step-by-step pathway from traditional financial structuring to compliant digital securities ready for distribution to qualified investors.
Security-Token Scope
This framework applies exclusively to security tokens, meaning tokens that represent:
equity or shares in a company
units in an SPV or holding entity
debt instruments or notes
revenue-sharing or profit-interest instruments
private fund interests or share classes
tokenized corporate rights
Security tokens are financial securities, and therefore must operate under a robust, regulator-ready onboarding methodology.
This framework does not apply to:
commodity-backed tokens
asset-backed tokens (ABT)
stable-value or treasury tokens
carbon credits and ESG units
utility tokens
payment tokens
hybrid programmable assets outside securities law
These other categories require alternative tokenization frameworks, different legal structures, and custom compliance pathways. Framework v3.5 is strictly for regulated financial securities.
Why a Dedicated Security Token Framework Is Required
Security tokens are not created by simply deploying a smart contract. They require alignment of:
corporate law
securities law
cross-border investor eligibility
KYC/KYB identity validation
custody and ownership documentation
governance rights and obligations
technical enforcement of restrictions
investor disclosures and offering materials
Traditional finance would require transfer agents, custodians, administrators, and compliance officers. In tokenized finance, these responsibilities shift to:
programmatic compliance systems (DID)
programmable security logic (STV3)
automated investor onboarding (Stobox 4)
issuer governance modules
A structured onboarding process ensures issuers follow a legally defensible, regulator-ready path.
Stobox 4 as the Operational Environment
Stobox 4 is the platform where all processes of the Onboarding Framework v3.5 take place. It serves as:
the issuer portal
the investor onboarding gateway
the compliance and identity engine
the documentation hub
the STV3 integration interface
the distribution and subscription management system
Security tokens created through Framework v3.5 can only be deployed and operated within the Stobox 4 environment, ensuring:
uniform compliance
correct use of Stobox DID
validated investor participation
structured issuance workflows
standardized reporting for issuers and regulators
Stobox 4 acts as the operational foundation for tokenized securities, while STV3 provides the programmable logic on-chain.
STV3 Programmable Security Tokens
Tokens created under Framework v3.5 utilize the STV3 Protocol, a programmable asset standard designed specifically for regulated financial instruments.
STV3 introduces:
transfer restrictions
cap table enforcement
automated lockups and vesting
distribution logic (dividends, coupons, revenue share)
governance rights
compliance validation at pre-transfer stage
deterministic regulatory enforcement
These features transform a digital security into a self-governing, compliance-native instrument. The onboarding framework ensures these programmable rules reflect the issuer’s legal structure and regulatory obligations accurately.
The Importance of DID Identity in Securities Onboarding
A foundational principle of security tokenization is that every investor must be verified, and every wallet must correspond to a validated identity.
Under Framework v3.5:
all investors complete KYC/KYB
Stobox DID is issued to store compliance attributes
every investor action (subscription, transfer, redemption) is validated via DID
illegal or unauthorized transactions are rejected automatically
This ensures the STO remains compliant at all times and in every jurisdiction.
Summary
The Stobox Tokenization Onboarding Framework v3.5 is the comprehensive, security-token-only methodology that enables issuers to launch compliant, programmable digital securities through Stobox 4. It establishes a rigorous, predictable, and regulator-aligned process that integrates legal, compliance, identity, and technical modeling.
Stobox Tokenization Onboarding Framework v3.5 guarantees that every digital security created through Stobox meets the highest standards of:
legal enforceability
operational transparency
investor protection
technical robustness
compliance automation
This Introduction sets the foundation for the structured onboarding steps that follow.
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