> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-a060aa97-docs-devrel-859-withdrawal-window-docs-still.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tokenize Assets

> Represent and operate real-world assets on Base with the B20 Asset standard: configurable precision, issuer roles, holder controls, and distributions through one ERC-20-compatible surface.

Represent a real-world asset with the [B20 Asset standard](/specifications/b20/concepts/token-types#4-asset). Configure precision and issuer roles, distribute units, restrict eligible holders, and run distributions through one ERC-20-compatible surface built into Base. The guides below use a stock token as the worked example; the same flows apply to other asset types.

<Note>
  Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is one of many use cases for the [B20 Asset standard](/specifications/b20/concepts/token-types#4-asset). The examples on this page use a stock token for illustration; the same flows apply to other asset types.

  Tokenized securities examples shown for illustration. Base is a general-purpose blockchain; issuance and compliance are the responsibility of the issuer under applicable law.
</Note>

## Guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create an Asset Token" icon="building-columns" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/create-an-asset-token">
    Configure a B20 Asset token for one class of units.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Issue Units to Holders" icon="chart-column" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/issue-units">
    Distribute units to multiple approved holders in one batch.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Restrict Eligible Holders" icon="user-check" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/restrict-eligible-holders">
    Gate issuance and transfers with a shared allowlist.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Restrict Who Can Initiate Transfers" icon="user-shield" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/restrict-transfer-initiators">
    Require a designated initiator, such as a transfer agent, for every transfer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Seize and Cancel Units" icon="user-slash" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/seize-and-cancel-units">
    Move units from an ineligible holder to safekeeping, then cancel them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Announce a Change to Holders" icon="bullhorn" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/announce-a-distribution">
    Publish an onchain disclosure with the issuance, multiplier update, or burn it describes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Apply a Multiplier" icon="code-branch" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/apply-a-multiplier">
    Update displayed balances without migrating holders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pause Transfers" icon="pause" href="/build-on-base/issue-rwa/pause-transfers">
    Halt transfers during an incident while issuance stays available.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
