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How It Works

A structured path from asset to liquidity.

Our six-phase engagement moves methodically — ensuring feasibility before commitment, and compliance at every step. Phases overlap in practice; the full process typically spans 6–10 months.

Go / No-Go Gate — End of Phase 01

If the asset isn't a fit, we tell you.

Phase 01 concludes with a formal feasibility assessment. If tokenization is not viable for your asset — due to regulatory constraints, ownership complexity, market conditions, or other factors — we deliver that finding and the engagement ends. We do not advance to structuring unless there is a genuine path forward.

01Go/No-Go

2–4 weeks

Discovery & Feasibility

We assess the asset, the ownership structure, and your objectives to determine whether tokenization is viable and appropriate.

Key Activities

  • Asset profile and ownership mapping
  • Income and valuation analysis
  • Regulatory pathway identification
  • Encumbrance and lien review
  • Go/No-Go feasibility assessment
02

4–8 weeks

Structuring & Advisor Coordination

We engage licensed securities counsel and coordinate the legal structure under applicable exemptions.

Key Activities

  • Securities exemption selection (Reg D, Reg A+, Reg S)
  • SPV/entity formation coordination
  • Securities counsel engagement
  • Offering structure design
  • Tax structure consultation
03

3–6 weeks

Token Economics & Offering Design

We design the economic model — supply, pricing, investor rights, and distribution mechanics.

Key Activities

  • Token supply and pricing strategy
  • Ownership threshold design
  • Distribution waterfall modeling
  • Investor rights and governance framework
  • Liquidity provisions and transfer restrictions
04

4–8 weeks

Technology & Smart Contracts

We coordinate technology partners to build and audit the tokenization infrastructure.

Key Activities

  • Tokenization platform selection
  • Smart contract specification and audit
  • Custody solution coordination
  • Transfer agent engagement
  • KYC/AML integration
05

4–12 weeks

Marketing & Investor Communications

We develop the investor narrative and coordinate compliant marketing materials with broker-dealers.

Key Activities

  • Investor narrative and offering deck
  • Marketing material compliance review
  • Broker-dealer coordination
  • Investor outreach strategy
  • Subscription document preparation
06

2–4 weeks

Compliant Token Issuance

We oversee execution — investor verification, subscription, capital receipt, and token distribution.

Key Activities

  • Accredited investor verification
  • Subscription document execution
  • Capital receipt and escrow coordination
  • Token distribution and recording
  • Post-closing documentation

Indicative Timeline

6–10 months, phases overlapping.

The engagement timeline varies based on asset complexity, regulatory pathway, and market conditions. Below is an indicative sequence.

01 — Discovery & Feasibility
02 — Structuring & Coordination
03 — Token Economics
04 — Technology & Smart Contracts
05 — Marketing & Investor Comms
06 — Compliant Token Issuance
Month 1Month 3Month 6Month 10

Illustrative Tool

What could your asset unlock?

Adjust the inputs below for an illustrative estimate of potential liquidity through partial tokenization. This tool is for educational purposes only.

$10,000,000
$1M$50M$100M
20%

Typical range for commercial real estate: 15–25%

Illustrative Liquidity

$2,000,000

Potential capital accessible while retaining 80% ownership and full operational control.

Asset Value$10,000,000
Liquidity Accessed$2,000,000
Retained Value$8,000,000
Discuss Your Asset

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or guarantee of results. Actual liquidity depends on asset characteristics, market conditions, regulatory requirements, and investor participation.

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Where are you in the process?

Whether you're just beginning to explore tokenization or you're already in structuring, we can step in at any phase. Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation.

Legal Disclosure

Defiant Consulting is an adviser, coordinator, and owner's representative — not legal, securities, or tax counsel, and not a broker-dealer, exchange, custodian, or transfer agent. Nothing on this Site constitutes an offer, solicitation, investment recommendation, or guarantee of liquidity or returns. Any tokenization or securities activity is undertaken only in coordination with appropriately licensed professionals and in compliance with applicable law. All figures and examples on this Site are illustrative only.

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