The Hashgraph Association is teaming up with stakeholders in Qatar to explore five digital asset use cases over the next year. 

These efforts will focus on tokenizing assets like equity, Sukuk, and real estate, as well as projects tied to sustainability, such as carbon credits and consumer engagement programs, according to a Hashgraph post. 

Sukuk are Islamic financial certificates, similar to bonds, that comply with Sharia law by offering returns through asset ownership rather than interest.

The Hashgraph Association is a non-profit company supporting the Hedera (HBAR) platform. According to Hashgraph, this partnership involving the Qatar Financial Centre aims to put Qatar in the global spotlight for digital assets and Distributed Ledger Technology. 

On Sept. 2, Qatar introduced a new digital assets regulatory framework to regulate tokenization, custody, and exchange. The framework, developed by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority and Regulatory Authority, involved multiple stakeholders and legally recognized tokens and smart contracts.

Tokenization of assets

For those unfamiliar, tokenization refers to the process of turning real-world assets — like property or financial instruments — into digital tokens that can be easily traded or managed on blockchain networks. 

Using tokenization with these use cases could improve transparency, reduce costs, and make investments more accessible. 

Over the next twelve months, The Hashgraph Association will lead projects that address these five areas of interest: equity, Sukuk, real estate, sustainability, and consumer loyalty, per Hashgraph. These initiatives mark a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into everyday business and financial activities in the region.