Institutional-Grade Protocol Standards
The Flow
How an Asset Moves Through Node
Four chapters, one continuous flow: identity, legal structure, on-chain ownership, and capital.
Chapter 01 · Identity
Every actor is verified before access.
KYC, AML, and accreditation run at the identity layer. Permissions travel with the wallet, not the paperwork, so every downstream action carries a verifiable chain of authority.
Chapter 02 · SPV
Each deal gets its own legal wrapper.
A bankruptcy-remote SPV holds the underlying asset. Cap table, operating agreement, and transfer restrictions are wired into the entity and its on-chain representation from day one.
Chapter 03 · Tokenization
Ownership becomes programmable.
Membership interests are issued as ERC-3643 security tokens with compliance rules enforced at the protocol level. Documents and metadata are anchored immutably, inspectable by regulators and investors alike.
Chapter 04 · Distribution
Capital moves on rails.
Income is calculated per-holder and settled through automated waterfalls. Reporting is generated continuously, so investors, developers / builders, and auditors see the same truth at the same time.
Architecture
A Modular Approach to Asset Digitization
Node breaks down the complexity of real estate into five distinct infrastructure layers. This modularity allows partners to integrate specific components or utilize the full end-to-end stack.
Identity Layer
Attaches KYC/AML and accreditation credentials to user wallets, creating a "permissioned" environment. Every participant is verified before accessing any asset or transaction.
Compliance Layer
This is where programmable compliance for digital securities lives, enforcing rules at the token level. Transfer restrictions, holding periods, and jurisdictional rules execute automatically.
Asset / SPV Layer
Digitizes the SPV structure to ensure clean legal separation and transparent ownership records. Each property is legally isolated within a dedicated SPV.
Capital & Settlement Layer
Handles the flow of funds, from initial subscription to automated stablecoin distributions. Treasury management and reporting are handled programmatically.
Marketplace Layer
A secure portal for investors and developers to manage holdings, view performance data, and access secondary market opportunities — all within a compliant environment.
The result: a fully structured, compliant, investor-ready SPV — without the legal overhead.
The Problem
Solving the "Silo" Problem in Real Estate
Traditional real estate infrastructure is a collection of disconnected silos — legal, financial, and operational. This fragmentation causes:
Settlement Lag
Without Node
Transactions take weeks because data is verified manually across multiple parties and systems.
With Node
Near-instant digital settlement with automated verification.
Compliance Risk
Without Node
Regulatory checks are "point-in-time" rather than "always-on," leaving gaps that create exposure.
With Node
Always-on programmable compliance embedded in every asset.
Opaque Data
Without Node
Inconsistent reporting makes it difficult for institutions to scale real estate portfolios with confidence.
With Node
Real-time, auditable records and transparent ownership data.
The Solution
Always-On Compliance & Automated Settlement
Node replaces manual oversight with digital securities infrastructure for real estate that operates autonomously.
Automated Enforcement
Compliance is not a checkbox; it is code. Our platform prevents non-compliant transfers before they happen, 24/7/365.
Real-Time Recordkeeping
Say goodbye to "spreadsheet cap tables." Node provides a single source of truth for ownership, updated instantly with every transaction.
Financial Automation
By using digital rails, Node eliminates the administrative burden of distributions. Payouts are calculated and executed automatically based on smart contract logic.
Deep Dive
Compliance That Travels with the Asset
Node utilizes a compliance-native framework where regulatory rules are embedded directly into the digital asset. Whether it is a Reg D lockup period or a jurisdictional restriction, the infrastructure ensures the asset remains compliant throughout its entire lifecycle — even in secondary market transfers.
- Whitelisting: Only verified wallets can hold or trade assets.
- Dynamic Logic: Update compliance rules in real-time as regulations evolve.
- Audit-Ready: Every compliance event is logged and immutable, simplifying regulatory reporting.
Legal Isolation
Each asset in its own SPV
Document Vault
Operating agreements & filings
Transparent Ownership
Immutable cap table records
Liability Shield
Asset-level risk containment
Legal Architecture
SPV-Based Asset Isolation
Every property on the Node platform is housed in its own Special Purpose Vehicle. This creates clean legal isolation, ensuring that each asset's liabilities, ownership records, and compliance status are fully independent.
Investors hold fractional interests in the SPV — not the property directly — providing institutional-grade legal protection and regulatory clarity.
View Regulatory DisclosuresCapital Automation
Zero-Touch Distributions
From rental income collection to investor payouts, the entire distribution pipeline is automated. Waterfall logic, withholding calculations, and investor allocations execute programmatically — eliminating manual processes and reducing settlement from weeks to minutes.
- Rental income → automated collection & reconciliation
- Waterfall logic → priority distributions calculated instantly
- Investor payouts → direct-to-wallet, on schedule
- Reporting → real-time dashboards for all stakeholders
Income Collection
Rental payments aggregated from property managers
Compliance Check
Withholding & regulatory calculations applied
Waterfall Execution
Priority tranches and allocations computed
Investor Distribution
Payouts delivered directly to investor wallets
Ecosystem
Versatile Infrastructure for Every Participant
Issuers
Launch compliant offerings with ready-to-use SPV templates and automated compliance engines.
Technology Partners
Build custom applications on top of Node's robust API layer and modular infrastructure.
Regulators & Auditors
Access transparent, real-time data for simplified oversight and audit-ready reporting.
Secondary Markets
Power ATS and exchange integrations with clean, verified ownership data and compliance passports.
Security
Enterprise-Grade Security
Architecture is only as strong as its security. Node employs a "defense-in-depth" strategy to protect assets and investor data.
Isolated Environments
Each SPV is technically and legally isolated, preventing cross-contamination of risk or data.
Encryption
All sensitive investor PII is encrypted and managed according to global privacy standards (AES-256, TLS 1.3).
Multi-Sig Governance
Critical infrastructure changes and treasury movements require multi-party authorization.
Immutable Audit Logs
Every transaction, transfer, and compliance event is recorded in tamper-proof audit trails.
SOC 2-Ready Infrastructure
Platform architecture designed to meet SOC 2 Type II requirements for institutional deployments.
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions for issuers, investors, administrators, and compliance officers.
Use Cases
Built for Real Deals
Fractional Ownership
Divide a $5M property into digital shares, compliantly.
Cross-Border Investment
Onboard international accredited investors without legal overhead.
Fund Administration
Manage LP distributions across multiple assets in one dashboard.
Build on the Future of Real Estate
The Node real estate tokenization infrastructure is ready for deployment. Scale your real estate platform with the industry's most robust digital architecture.
See how this architecture powers our Ecosystem Partners →