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# Token Issuance: Structured On-Chain Capital Raises
> Issue ERC-20 tokens to verified investors with protocol-level compliance controls, on-chain escrow, and configurable vesting — from setup to settlement.
Synclear's token issuance primitive allows on-chain businesses to raise capital by selling tokens to a verified investor set. The issuance contract enforces compliance at the protocol level — only allowlisted wallets can participate in the sale, and transfer restrictions remain active post-settlement for as long as your regulatory posture requires. Proceeds are held in on-chain escrow until issuance conditions are met, eliminating the counterparty risk associated with off-chain fund handling.
## Supported Token Standards
Synclear token issuance is built on the **ERC-20** standard, extended with compliance hooks drawn from the **ERC-3643 (T-REX)** specification. This gives you a standard, composable token that carries identity and restriction metadata on-chain.
Key properties of issued tokens:
* **Allowlist enforcement** — transfers revert unless both sender and receiver are on the verified investor registry. The issuing entity controls registry additions.
* **Transfer restrictions** — lock-up periods and accredited investor requirements are enforced at the contract level, not off-chain.
* **Upgradeable compliance module** — restriction logic can be updated by the issuer (within bounds defined at deployment) to accommodate regulatory changes without reissuing the token.
## Issuance Mechanics
Synclear supports three issuance structures. Select the structure that matches your fundraising format and investor expectations.
Tokens are sold at a single, pre-defined price denominated in a supported stablecoin (USDC, USDT, or DAI). Investors commit capital up to a defined allocation. Oversubscription handling — pro-rata allocation or first-come-first-served — is configured at setup. Fixed-price issuances are the simplest structure and suitable for seed and Series A equivalents.
A Dutch or sealed-bid auction determines clearing price from investor demand. The auction contract collects bids within a defined window, calculates the clearing price, and distributes tokens at settlement. Proceeds above the minimum reserve are returned to bidders or captured as additional proceeds, depending on auction parameters. Appropriate for price discovery raises where investor demand is uncertain.
Investors commit capital today against a right to receive tokens at a future trigger event (e.g., mainnet launch, milestone completion). The commitment is held in escrow on-chain. Upon trigger, the issuance contract mints and distributes tokens automatically to all eligible investors. SAFT-style issuances are suited to pre-launch projects with defined tokenomic roadmaps.
## Vesting Schedules
Vesting is configured at the issuance level and enforced by the token contract. Vested tokens are claimable by investors on-chain; unvested tokens remain locked in the vesting module.
Configurable parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `cliff_period` | Duration before any tokens become claimable. Set to `0` for no cliff. |
| `vesting_duration` | Total period over which tokens vest linearly after cliff. |
| `release_cadence` | Frequency of claimable tranches: `continuous`, `monthly`, `quarterly`. |
| `acceleration_trigger` | Optional: event that causes full vest (e.g., change of control). |
## Escrow and Settlement
All investor proceeds are held in a non-custodial escrow contract from the moment of commitment until settlement conditions are satisfied. The issuer does not have unilateral access to escrowed funds prior to settlement. If the raise fails to meet its minimum target within the issuance window, committed funds are automatically returned to investors.
Upon successful settlement:
* Proceeds are released to the issuer's verified treasury wallet.
* Tokens (or vesting rights, for SAFT-style) are distributed to investor wallets.
* The issuance record — participants, amounts, prices, timestamps — is permanently available on-chain.
## Issuance Flow
In the Synclear dashboard, navigate to **Fundraise → New Issuance**. Specify the token name, symbol, total supply, issuance structure (fixed price / auction / SAFT), raise target, minimum threshold, and issuance window dates.
Set the investor registry type (accredited investors only, or open to all verified users), transfer restriction duration, and any jurisdiction-level exclusions. These parameters are encoded into the compliance module at deployment and cannot be weakened without issuer authorization.
If vesting applies, set cliff, duration, cadence, and any acceleration triggers. For SAFT-style issuances, specify the trigger event and authorized signatory.
Review all parameters in the pre-deployment summary. Confirm deployment from your verified treasury wallet. The issuance contract address is generated and the raise becomes active at the configured start time.
Share the issuance link with prospective investors. Each investor completes Synclear's KYC flow and is added to the verified registry upon approval. Allowlisted investors can then commit capital directly from their connected wallets.
At issuance close (or when the target is reached, if configured for early close), settlement executes automatically. Proceeds transfer to your treasury wallet; tokens or SAFT rights distribute to investors. The completed issuance record is available for download from the dashboard.
Token issuance on Synclear does not constitute legal or securities advice. The compliance controls described here are technical enforcement mechanisms. Your legal counsel should determine the applicable regulatory framework for your token and investor jurisdiction before initiating an issuance. Synclear does not underwrite or guarantee the legality of your offering in any specific jurisdiction.