🧱 RWA Tokenization Template (Algorand)

A beginner-friendly, end-to-end template for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) on Algorand testnet using Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs).

This repository is designed for:

• Founders exploring RWA proofs-of-concept
• Builders new to Algorand
• Hackathons, demos, workshops, and early product experiments

No prior blockchain or smart contract experience required. By the end, you'll have a working tokenized asset with a real Algorand Asset ID.

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✨ What This Template Gives You

• ✅ Full-stack Algorand project (frontend + backend server - no smart contract logic used)
• ✅ Simple ASA creation and transferring flow for assets
• ✅ Web2 & Web3-style logins
• ✅ TestNet-ready setup
• ✅ One-command setup using GitHub Codespaces
• ✅ Hosting capability with Vercel + Analytics enabled

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🧠 What "RWA Tokenization" Means Here

This template focuses on the on-chain token layer of RWA tokenization:

• Each real-world asset is represented by an Algorand Standard Asset (ASA)
• Ownership, supply, and transfers are handled on-chain
• The real-world linkage (documents, custody, legal structure) lives off-chain

⚠️ This is a technical proof-of-concept template, not legal or financial advice.

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🚀 Getting Started (5 Minutes)

Option 1: GitHub Codespaces (Recommended)

This is the fastest and easiest way to run the project.

1️⃣ Fork the repository

Click Fork (top-right of this page) to create your own copy.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/92e746e1-3143-4769-8a5a-1339e4bd7a14

2️⃣ Open in Codespaces

1. Go to your forked repository
2. Click Code → Codespaces → Create codespace
3. Wait for the environment to load and enter the workspace

When the Codespace loads, you may see an "Open Workspace?" popup in the bottom-right — click Yes.

Or manually enter it like below:

3️⃣ Run the setup script

In the Codespaces terminal, run:

bash setup.sh

This script will:

• Install dependencies
• Automatically create required environment files
• Launch the frontend automatically

👉 When it finishes, a web app link will open automatically in Codespaces.

⚠️ You do not need to manually create .env files for the frontend.

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🔐 Required Frontend Configuration (Web3Auth)

To enable email / social (Web2-style) login, you must configure Web3Auth.

Steps

1. Go to the Web3Auth Dashboard
2. Create a new project
3. Copy your Client ID

Where to paste it

Open the file:

frontend/.env

Add (or update) the following value:

VITE_WEB3AUTH_CLIENT_ID=YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE

Save the file and restart the frontend if it's already running.

🔑 This is the only required manual environment step.

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🖼 Optional: NFT Minting (IPFS / Pinata)

NFT minting and metadata uploads are handled by a small backend server.

⚠️ ONLY required if you want NFT / metadata minting
If you're just creating and transferring ASAs, you can skip this section.

Backend path

projects/TokenizeRWATemplate-contracts/NFT_mint_server

Steps

1. Go to https://app.pinata.cloud/developers/api-keys
2. Create a new API key
3. Copy the JWT token

Where to paste it

Open:

projects/TokenizeRWATemplate-contracts/NFT_mint_server/.env

Add:

PINATA_JWT=YOUR_PINATA_JWT_HERE

Save the file.

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🌐 Running the Frontend Again

After running setup.sh once, you have two options whenever you open your Codespace if you don't want to run the setup script again:

Option A: Terminal

cd frontend
npm run dev

Option B: GitHub UI

You can also start the frontend directly using the GitHub Codespaces UI, which is useful for demos and workshops.

Pro Tip!

GitHub Codespaces is included with free accounts but comes with a monthly limit of 60 hours.

To avoid losing your progress, be sure to commit AND sync your changes regularly — just like shown in the video demo below — so your updates are saved to your forked repository.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/dd452ea1-3070-4718-af34-bea978e208ab

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🧠 Final Note (Important for Learners)

• ✅ Frontend setup is fully automated
• ✅ Web3Auth Client ID is required
• ✅ Pinata is optional

If something isn't working, it's almost always because of:

• A missing Web3Auth Client ID
• No TestNet ALGO or USDC

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🪙 Tokenization Flow (High Level)

This template guides you through the core steps of tokenizing a real-world asset on Algorand using Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs).

Basic Flow

1. Connect with Algorand
   Use Pera, Defly, Lute, or Web3Auth to interact with the app.

2. Define your asset parameters
   Choose the asset name, unit name, total supply, decimals, and optional metadata.

3. Create an Algorand Standard Asset (ASA)
   The asset is created on-chain and represents your real-world asset digitally.

4. Receive an Asset ID
   Algorand assigns a unique Asset ID, which becomes the on-chain identifier for your tokenized asset.

5. Use or extend the token as your RWA representation
   The ASA can now be transferred, held, integrated into apps, or extended with additional logic.

Advanced Asset Controls (Optional)

ASAs support advanced management features commonly used in RWA and compliance-focused setups:

Role	Description
Manager	Can modify asset configuration
Reserve	Holds non-circulating supply
Freeze	Can freeze/unfreeze accounts
Clawback	Can revoke assets from accounts

These controls are optional and depend on your use case and trust model.

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🧪 Disclaimer

This repository is provided for educational and experimental purposes only.
It does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.

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📹 Video Guides

Below are videos on:

• How to connect to TestNet on Pera
• How to use the Algo Dispenser
• How to use the USDC Dispenser

How to connect to TestNet on Pera Wallet

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/31df8135-119e-4529-9539-4943de979719

How to use the Algo Dispenser

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/643cae10-4673-4b68-8e95-4a3f16fbba60

How to use the USDC Dispenser

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a76e90fa-97f4-44f8-a7e8-a8ccabd24398