A comprehensive guide to issuing assets on the Stellar network, covering both classic asset issuance through a four-step process and advanced smart contract-based tokenization using Soroban. The article explains how Stellar's design enables efficient, low-cost asset tokenization with global accessibility.
This guide walks through asset tokenization on Stellar, explaining how the network enables the creation of digital representations of any asset—from fiat currencies to real estate. It details the four-step process for issuing classic assets: creating an issuing account, establishing a distribution account, setting up trustlines, and making payments. The article then explores advanced capabilities through Soroban smart contracts, which enable fungible tokens with custom logic, NFTs, and security tokens with compliance features. It highlights tools like the Stellar Laboratory, Stellar Asset Sandbox, and OpenZeppelin contracts for Soroban, and concludes by mentioning Hoops Finance as an analytics platform for tracking asset adoption and on-chain activity.
