# FAQs

#### 1. What is IXS?

IXS is the institutional settlement layer for Real-World Assets (RWAs), providing a seamless infrastructure for regulated tokenized asset issuance, trading, and settlement. It enables institutional adoption by bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain-based finance through compliance-first solutions, ensuring trust, security, and regulatory alignment.

#### 2. How has IXS evolved?

IXS has transformed into a modular, institutional exchange layer that powers compliant tokenization, settlement, and liquidity for RWAs. Originally recognized as the first AMM for security tokens, IXS has expanded into a Layer-Zero institutional infrastructure, providing regulated asset issuance, cross-chain interoperability, and deep liquidity solutions tailored for financial institutions.

**3. How does IXS function as an institutional settlement layer?**

IXS serves as a modular, compliance-first settlement layer, providing institutions with a secure, regulated infrastructure for issuing, trading, and settling tokenized RWAs. It integrates:

* Regulatory Compliance – Built-in KYC/AML frameworks ensure secure, compliant transactions.
* Institutional-Grade Infrastructure – A Layer-Zero framework that enables scalable, cross-border tokenization for financial institutions.
* Cross-Chain Interoperability – Seamless asset transfers across multiple blockchains, mirroring the efficiency of traditional financial systems.

**4. What is the Institutional eXchange Settlement Layer (IXS)?**

The Institutional eXchange Settlement Layer (IXS) is the core infrastructure powering institutional tokenization. It enables regulated asset issuance, trading, and settlement, bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Through compliance-first architecture and blockchain integration, IXS ensures that financial institutions can securely access and manage RWAs at scale.

**5. What are the core components of the IXS infrastructure?**

**1. Blockchain & Tokenization Infrastructure**

* Provides a modular Layer-Zero framework for on-chain institutional transactions.
* Utilizes smart contracts for automated, compliant settlements.
* Supports multi-chain compatibility, ensuring seamless RWA transfers across blockchain networks.

**2. Regulatory Compliance & Licensing**

* Adheres to global financial regulations (MAS, SEC, SCB), ensuring full regulatory alignment.
* Enables secure, legally compliant tokenized asset issuance.
* Provides institutions with the assurance needed to participate in regulated RWA markets.

**3. Onchain Marketplace & Institutional Distribution**

* Integrated with Union Chain and four leading CEXs (Coinhako, Coins.ph, Indodax, Coins.co), ensuring instant liquidity.
* Supports 200M+ users through LINE partnership, facilitating mass institutional adoption.
* Ensures transparent, efficient distribution of tokenized assets while optimizing liquidity pools for institutional-grade trading.

#### 6. How does IXS serve institutional investors?

On top of Institutional eXchange Settlement Layer, IXS provides institutional-grade solutions, including:

* IXS Launchpad – A compliant platform for issuing tokenized assets.
* IXS DEX – A decentralized exchange offering deep liquidity for RWAs.
* IXS OTPs (Over-the-Counter Pools) – Private OTC trading solutions for high-value transactions.
* IXS SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) – Enterprise-level tokenization solutions for asset managers and financial institutions.

#### 7. What is the utility of the $IXS Token?

* Utility includes trading, liquidity mining, staking rewards.
* Designed for long-term sustainability with buybacks and burns via the IXS Moon and Solar vaults

8\. What is Union Chain?

* Union Chain is the blockchain backbone of the IXS ecosystem, designed to support scalable, compliant RWA tokenization and institutional-grade settlement mechanisms. Powered by zkSync, Union Chain ensures secure, efficient, and regulatory-aligned transactions while enabling seamless cross-chain interoperability.
* Integrated with four leading centralized exchanges (CEXs)—Coinhako, Coins.ph, Indodax, and Coins.co—Union Chain provides institutional investors with direct access to over 20 million users, ensuring deep liquidity and market accessibility for tokenized RWAs.

9\. Is IXS licensed?

Yes, IXS operates under a regulated framework and partners with licensed entities to ensure full compliance with financial regulations, including adherence to the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) regulations

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