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# 🧱 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, youll have a working tokenized asset with a real Algorand Asset ID.
## ✨ What This Template Gives You
- ✅ Full-stack Algorand project (frontend + backend)
- ✅ Simple ASA creation flow for tokenizing assets
- ✅ Wallet connect (Pera, Defly, Exodus, Lute)
- ✅ Localnet and Testnet support
- ✅ One-command setup using GitHub Codespaces
- ✅ Clean foundation you can extend with compliance, metadata, or DeFi
## 🧠 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.
## 🚀 Getting Started (5 Minutes)
### Option 1: GitHub Codespaces (Recommended)
This is the **fastest and easiest** way to run the project.
### 1⃣ Fork the repository
Click **Fork** (top-right of this page) to create your own copy.
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### 2⃣ Open in Codespaces
1. Go to your forked repository
2. Click **Code → Codespaces → Create codespace**
3. Wait for the environment to start
> When the Codespace loads, you may see an **“Open Workspace?”** popup in the bottom-right — click **Yes**.
Or manually enter it like below:
<img width="2794" height="1524" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/41f25490-1284-4998-b342-27f7a0ffb420" />
### 3⃣ Configure the frontend environment
1. Navigate to the `frontend` folder
2. Find the file:
`.env.template`
3. Copy **all** of its contents
4. Create a new file called:
`.env`
5. Paste the contents into `.env` and save
### 4⃣ Run the setup script
In the Codespaces terminal, run:
```bash
bash setup.sh
```
This script will:
- Install dependencies
- Launch the frontend automatically
👉 When it finishes, a web app link will open automatically in Codespaces.
## Pro Tip!
> GitHub Codespaces includes 60 free hours per month.
> Commit your changes regularly to avoid losing progress.
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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
```bash
cd frontend
```
then,
```bash
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.
## 🪙 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 a wallet**
Connect an Algorand wallet (e.g. Pera, Defly, Lute) 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:
- **Manager**
Can update asset configuration or rotate control roles (useful for governance or upgrades).
- **Reserve**
Holds uncirculated supply, enabling controlled distribution or staged issuance.
- **Freeze**
Can freeze transfers for specific accounts (e.g. during compliance checks or disputes).
- **Clawback**
Allows reclaiming tokens from accounts if required (often used for regulatory or recovery scenarios).
> These controls are optional and can be enabled or disabled depending on your use case and trust model.
### What This Enables
This tokenization flow forms the foundation for:
- Fractional ownership of real-world assets
- On-chain asset registries
- Access or entitlement tokens
- Membership or investment models
- Compliance-aware or permissioned asset designs
This template focuses on giving you a **clean, flexible starting point** — you decide how advanced or permissioned your tokenization POC needs to be.
## 🧪 Disclaimer
This repository is provided for **educational and experimental purposes only**.
It does **not** constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.
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