COMPLIANCE, IDENTITY AND REGULATION

Digital Identity

A verifiable, blockchain-anchored representation of a person’s or institution’s credentials—such as accredited investor status or KYC clearance—that can be presented on-chain without exposing underlying personal data.

EXAMPLE

WisdomTree's tokenized fund platform uses digital identity attestations to automate investor eligibility checks at point of transfer, replacing manual subscription document review.

Relevant Roles and Functions

On-chain Role
Chief Identity & Access Management Officer
Function
Blockchain Identity Attestations
Cryptographic Authentication Systems
Digital Identity Frameworks and Interoperability
Wallet-linked Identity Credentials

Related Terms

On-Chain Compliance

The embedding of regulatory requirements—KYC/AML checks, transfer restrictions, investor eligibility rules, and reporting obligations—directly into token logic or smart contracts, enabling automated enforcement at the point of transaction.

Example

Securitize embeds on-chain compliance into tokenized fund transfers so that accredited investor checks run automatically before any secondary market transaction settles.

Wallet Infrastructure

The software, hardware, and operational systems through which institutions store cryptographic keys, sign transactions, manage access controls, and monitor digital asset holdings at scale.

Example

Copper.co's wallet infrastructure provides tiered access controls, transaction policy engines, and audit logs that integrate with a bank's existing compliance stack.