Starcoin Prepares to Launch RWA Tokenization Platform on Coinbase’s Base Network

Starcoin has announced plans to launch an RWA launchpad on Base, Coinbase’s (COIN) Ethereum (ETH) Layer 2 network, using the ERC-3643 token standard for compliant real-world asset issuance. The platform will enable tokenized representations of physical and financial assets to be issued, transferred, and managed on-chain with built-in identity and compliance controls.

Starcoin published the announcement on May 6, positioning the launchpad as an entry point for regulated institutions looking to access blockchain settlement infrastructure.

Platform Design and Token Standard

Starcoin filed the announcement through a GlobeNewswire release on May 6. The platform will deploy on Base, which inherits Ethereum’s security model while processing transactions at significantly lower cost.

ERC-3643 is a token standard designed specifically for regulated securities, requiring each token holder to pass identity verification before receiving or transferring the asset. The standard adds a compliance layer on top of the ERC-20 fungible token format.

RWA tokenization refers to the process of representing ownership of real-world assets, such as real estate, bonds, or private credit, as blockchain tokens.

The tokens can then be transferred, fractionalized, or used as collateral in decentralized finance protocols without requiring traditional clearing and settlement infrastructure.

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Background

The RWA tokenization sector has attracted significant institutional interest throughout 2025 and into 2026, with asset managers including BlackRock and Franklin Templeton issuing tokenized money market funds on public blockchains. Base has emerged as a preferred deployment chain for compliant tokenization projects because of its Coinbase affiliation and Ethereum security inheritance.

Starcoin’s choice of ERC-3643 follows a broader industry move toward compliance-native token standards rather than retrofitting identity requirements onto generic fungible token contracts.

Coinbase launched Base as a publicly accessible Layer 2 network in August 2023, targeting developers building consumer cryptocurrency applications. The network has since attracted hundreds of projects spanning DeFi, NFTs, and, more recently, institutional tokenization platforms.

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What Comes Next

Starcoin has not disclosed a firm launch date for the RWA launchpad or named specific asset classes that will be tokenized at launch.

The company said it will use the ERC-3643 standard for all issuances, which requires partnership with an accredited identity verification provider. Industry observers will watch whether Starcoin secures regulatory approval in any jurisdiction before launch, as tokenized securities typically require licensing from financial regulators regardless of the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

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