The 5 most popular jurisdictions for your company’s tokenization

Iwo Hachulski

21 Dec 2020
The 5 most popular jurisdictions for your company’s tokenization

Are you thinking about tokenization of your company or business? In today's article we present a comparison of 5 most popular jurisdictions that actively support and facilitate such initiatives. Special attention will be paid to Estonia, one of the leaders in introducing regulations facilitating tokenization of businesses.   

Tokenization itself is not as demanding a process as many might think, however, experts' assistance at each of its stages may prove to be crucial for long-term project development. Thanks to the cooperation with a team of professionals, at Nextrope we will guide you through all the intricacies of the whole process and ensure avoiding any obstacles encountered. The key to success will be an extensive preliminary analysis - headed by a legal analysis of the project you would like to tokenize, and individual consultations with one of the experts from our team.  

Although more and more countries supporting entrepreneurs in the field of ICO can be identified, Estonia is in many ways superior to its competitors. It is worth noting the low costs of doing business, including administrative expenses such as company registration costs. Upon establishment of the company itself, it is not required to contribute share capital, thus significantly reducing initial expenses. Thanks to the wide application of the Estonian e-residence program, company registration is fast and often takes only one day. Moreover, all formalities can be completed online and the presence of the applicant in Estonia is not required. In other countries such as Singapore or Switzerland, the company's representative should be within the country at all times. Often, even if this condition is not a necessary element, regulations and extensive bureaucracy prevent or diminish tokenization activities. This is the case in Japan and Malta, among others. In addition, Estonia's membership in the European Union also guarantees transparent regulations and stable prospects for further development.   

It should be remembered that the countries' favoritism towards the crypto market and thus the process of tokenization should be perceived primarily through the prism of real regulations, and not through the very attitude and image built by the government. Clear tax regulations related to crypto transactions and a zero-tax rate on capital gains have already encouraged many entrepreneurs to start or move their business to Estonia. Moreover, the Estonian Financial Supervision Authority (EFSA) has ensured that clear rules on ICO are in place. Utility tokens do not have to be registered in EFSA's internal system. The formal supervision of the institution applies to security tokens only. EFSA can also be contacted by entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in the Estonian market to ask for a legal opinion on their project before starting the whole process.  

Unfortunately, as in other EU countries, obtaining a company bank account for companies operating on the crypto market is hindered by extensive AML regulations. Thanks to cooperation with a number of financial sector specialists, within Nextrope we are able to facilitate the whole process from A to Z. Although many non-European crypto paradises claim that their public institutions support the opening of bank accounts by the tycoons of the crypto market, in reality the process is often more complicated than in EU countries.    

Below is a comparison of jurisdictions popular among crypto entrepreneurs: 

If you are interested in the possibility of tokenization of your business or would like to learn more, the Nextrope team is at your disposal. Contact us using a pop-up chatbox here or via our social media - Facebook and Twitter.

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Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

Miłosz Mach

07 Nov 2025
Blockchain for Creators: Secure and Sustainable Infrastructure

In today’s digital creative space, where the lines between art and technology are constantly blurring, projects like MARMALADE mark the beginning of a new era - one where creators can protect their work and maintain ownership through blockchain technology.

For Nextrope, being part of MARMALADE goes far beyond implementing features like screenshot blocking or digital watermarking. It’s about building trust infrastructure - systems that empower creators to thrive in the digital world safely and sustainably.

A new kind of blockchain challenge

Cultural and educational projects come with a completely different set of challenges than typical DeFi systems. Here, the focus isn’t on returns or complex smart contracts - it’s on people: artists, illustrators, educators.

That’s why our biggest task was to design secure yet intuitive infrastructure - lightweight, energy-efficient, and accessible for non-technical users exploring Web3 for the first time.

“Our mission wasn’t to build another financial protocol. It was to create a layer of trust for digital creators.”
— Nextrope Team

Security that stays invisible

The best security is the kind you don’t notice.
Within MARMALADE, we focused on making creators' protection seamless:

  • Screenshot blocking safeguards artworks viewed in browsers.
  • Dynamic watermarking helps identify unauthorized copies.
  • Blockchain registry ensures every proof of ownership remains transparent and immutable

“Creators shouldn’t have to think about encryption or private keys - our job is to make security invisible.”

Sustainability by design

MARMALADE also answers a bigger question - how to innovate responsibly.
Nextrope’s infrastructure relies on low-emission blockchain networks and modular architecture that can easily be adapted for other creative or cultural initiatives.

This means the technology built here can support not only artists but also institutions, universities, and educators seeking to integrate blockchain in meaningful ways.

Beyond technology

For Nextrope, MARMALADE is more than a project — it’s proof that blockchain can empower culture and creators, not just finance. By building tools for digital artists, we’re helping them protect their creativity and discover how technology can amplify human expression.

Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

Miłosz Mach

21 Oct 2025
Plasma blockchain. Architecture, Key Features & Why It Matters

What is Plasma?

Plasma is a Layer-1 blockchain built specifically for stablecoin infrastructure combining Bitcoin-level security with EVM compatibility and ultra-low fees for stablecoin transfers.

Why Plasma Blockchain Was Created?

Existing blockchains (Ethereum, L2s, etc.) weren’t originally designed around stablecoin payments at scale. As stablecoins grow, issues like congestion, gas cost, latency, and interoperability become constraints. Plasma addresses these by being purpose-built for stablecoin transfers, offering features not found elsewhere.

  • Zero-fee transfers (especially for USDT)
  • Custom gas tokens (separate from XPL, to reduce friction)
  • Trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge (to allow BTC collateral use)
  • Full EVM compatibility smart contracts can work with minimal modifications

Plasma’s Architecture & Core Mechanisms

EVM Compatibility + Smart Contracts

Developers familiar with Ethereum tooling (Solidity, Hardhat, etc.) can deploy contracts on Plasma with limited changes making it easy to port existing dApps or DeFi, similar to other EVM-compatible infrastructures discussed in the article „The Ultimate Web3 Backend Guide: Supercharge dApps with APIs".

Gas Model & Token Mechanism

Instead of forcing users always to hold XPL for gas, Plasma supports custom gas tokens. For stablecoin-native flows (e.g. USDT transfers), there is often zero fee usage, lowering UX friction.

Bitcoin Bridge & Collateral

Plasma supports a Bitcoin bridge that lets BTC become collateral inside smart contracts (like pBTC). This bridges the security of Bitcoin with DeFi use cases within Plasma.
This makes Plasma a “Bitcoin-secured blockchain for stablecoins".

Security & Finality

Plasma emphasizes finality and security, tuned to payment workloads. Its consensus and architecture aim for strong protection against reorgs and double spends while maintaining high throughput.
The network launched mainnet beta holding over $2B in stablecoin liquidity shortly after opening.

Plasma Blockchain vs Alternatives: What Makes It Stand Out?

FeaturePlasma (XPL)Other L1 / L2
Stablecoin native designusually second-class
Zero fees for stablecoin transfersrare, or subsidized
BTC bridge (collateral)only some chains
EVM compatibilityyes in many, but with trade-offs
High liquidity early✅ (>$2B TVL)many chains struggle to bootstrap

These distinctions make Plasma especially compelling for institutions, stablecoin issuers, and DeFi innovators looking for scalable, low-cost, secure payments infrastructure.

Use Cases: What You Can Build with Plasma Blockchain

  • Stablecoin native vaults / money markets
  • Payment rails & cross-border settlement
  • Treasury and cash management flows
  • Bridged BTC-backed stablecoin services
  • DeFi primitives (DEX, staking, yield aggregation) optimized for stablecoins

If you’re building any product reliant on stablecoin transfers or needing strong collateral backing from BTC, Plasma offers a compelling infrastructure foundation.

Get Started with Plasma Blockchain: Key Steps & Considerations

  1. Smart contract migration: assess if existing contracts can port with minimal changes.
  2. Gas token planning: decide whether to use USDT, separate gas tokens, or hybrid models.
  3. Security & audit: focus on bridge logic, reentrancy, oracle risks.
  4. Liquidity onboarding & market making: bootstrap stablecoin liquidity, incentives.
  5. Regulation & compliance: stablecoin issuance may attract legal scrutiny.
  6. Deploy MVP & scale: iterate fast, measure gas, slippage, UX, security.