Industry-based types (mapped to our site data)

These types align with entries in src/data/industries.json (Real World Assets, Movie & IP Rights, Events, Certificates, Invoice/Bonds, Carbon Credits):

1) Real Assets (RWA)

• Purpose: Turn physical/financial assets (real estate, gold, art) into tokens.
• Use cases: Fractional property ownership, tokenized treasuries/bonds.
• Benefit: Lower minimums, global access, faster settlement.

2) Movies & IP Rights

• Purpose: Tokenize films, music, and creative IP into revenue-sharing tokens.
• Use cases: Fans and investors co-own future royalties; transparent rights management.
• Benefit: Unlock funding, align incentives, reduce fraud via on-chain contracts.

3) Events (Tickets & Memberships)

• Purpose: Issue tickets/passes as tokens to prevent fraud and scalping.
• Use cases: Concerts, conferences, memberships with perks and resale royalties.
• Benefit: Verifiable access, programmable rewards, secondary market traceability.

4) Certificates (Credentials)

• Purpose: Issue tamper-proof, verifiable certificates (education, compliance).
• Use cases: Diplomas, training attestations, professional licenses.
• Benefit: Easy verification across institutions; global, portable trust.

5) Invoices & Bonds (Trade Finance)

• Purpose: Tokenize invoices, receivables, and bonds for instant liquidity.
• Use cases: Short-term financing, investor participation with transparent risk.
• Benefit: Faster settlements, broader access to financing.

6) Carbon Credits (ESG)

• Purpose: Digitize and standardize carbon credits for tracking and trading.
• Use cases: Corporate sustainability goals, transparent reporting, cross-border verification.
• Benefit: Auditable emissions claims and global marketplace reach.

Other common types

7) Payment tokenization

• Purpose: Replace card details with network tokens.
• Use cases: Apple Pay, Google Pay, online checkout security.
• Benefit: Safer transactions; merchants don’t store raw card data.

8) Utility/Access tokenization

• Purpose: Grant rights like membership, usage, discounts.
• Use cases: Loyalty programs, gated experiences.
• Benefit: Programmable access and perks via smart contracts.

9) Revenue-share tokenization

• Purpose: Share future income from a product or asset.
• Use cases: Royalties for creators, project financing.
• Benefit: Aligns incentives between creators and supporters.

10) Identity/Credential tokenization

• Purpose: Represent verified credentials as tokens.
• Use cases: KYC attestations, proof-of-personhood.
• Benefit: Privacy-preserving, portable trust across platforms.

Quick examples

• Fractional real estate: Tokens represent shares of rental income and asset value.
• Film royalties: Tokenized IP rights distribute revenue automatically.
• Event tickets: Verified ownership; resale rules enforced by code.
• Certificates: Employers and schools verify credentials instantly.
• Invoices/Bonds: Businesses get liquidity; investors get transparent yields.
• Carbon credits: Standardized, traceable, and easy to audit.

Choosing the right type

• Start with your goal: protect data vs. enable investment/access.
• Consider regulations, custody of the underlying asset, and user experience.
• Combine with audits, legal documentation, and reputable platforms.