Our token will actually be an ST20 token issued using Polymath's network. Polymath have had a big input on how the ERC-1400 Security Token standards have been defined and the ST20 token will be upgraded to include any new standard features as and when they become the standard. It all runs on the Ethereum network with standard wallets that can support ERC-20 tokens
I heard of Polymath. It's good that you using such a security token issuing platform. But am I correct that the ST20 tokens are still tokens on the Ethereum network or are they on a separate blockchain?
Yes the tokens are still on the Ethereum blockchain, Polymath were of the view that there is no need to re-invent the wheel when there is a perfectly capable platform that they can use. They plan, I believe, to add other platforms in the future
The difference is in how the token works, security laws say we need to know who holds ourntokens so the tokens will only be transferable between registered wallets for example. The ST20 builds all of these features into the token contract
What implications does this have for potential exchange listings? It sounds like this way your tokens wouldn't be allowed to be traded on most (if not all) traditional crypto exchanges (like Binance, Kucoin, Bitmax etc.). Does it mean it will be only tradeable on a regulated STO-exchange?
Initially yes, there are a few Security token exchanges live already - tZero and OpenFinance Network both of which support Polymath tokens.
Binance are working with the Malta Stock Exchange to launch a Security Token exchange and there are a few others that we've been talking to who haven't publicly announced that they are working on a solution.
Okay, thanks for the clarification. STOs have really some special requirements that I haven't heard of before. If STOs become more and more popular, I am sure more exchanges will emerge that are allowed to trade security tokens.
Also me I really don't know what STO this is the first time I came up with a project with STO so that I get interested in this project because of the STO thing and I keep exploring here to know more about STO and also to the project.