Technical coverage of the eight pillars of BlockBR’s operation — from institutional positioning to the commercial model. For those who need depth before deciding.
BlockBR is market infrastructure for regulated digital assets — the operating system that lets third parties create, operate and scale digital financial businesses inside the regulated market.
For strategic clarity, it is worth spelling out what BlockBR is not:
BlockBR delivers infrastructure — so that other market participants operate their own businesses under a regulated architecture.
BlockBR serves institutional participants that need to structure, operate or distribute regulated digital assets:
The focus is institutional, but the infrastructure also enables distribution to qualified investors through authorized platforms.
The differentiation sits on three axes:
BlockBR does not operate a public marketplace or offer ready-made products. It is infrastructure for regulated institutions to operate.
Tokenization here is not "issuing a token". It is structuring a legal-financial instrument compatible with CVM, Bacen and the Virtual Assets Law.
The modules (Station, Whitelabel, AIS, Connect API) can be combined according to the client’s need — without acquiring a closed platform.
BlockBR offers institutional infrastructure for tokenization and structuring of regulated assets — a structural layer that lets institutions, structurers and originators create, operate and scale digital financial businesses inside the regulated market.
It is a complete architecture for the digitization of real and financial assets that preserves legal nature, regulatory classification, rights, collateral and institutional governance.
Station is BlockBR’s institutional orchestration layer. It acts as a hub that connects the regulated agents required for a complete operation.
Whitelabel is a regulated SaaS platform for institutions that want to operate under their own brand — asset managers, securitization companies, family offices, DTVMs and digital platforms.
AIS is the evolution of the intermediary role — it goes beyond the traditional AAI. It lets professionals and companies operate as an institutional operation under BlockBR’s infrastructure.
The model allows operating via an integrated DTVM, reducing regulatory barriers and time to market.
Connect API is the modular platform that exposes BlockBR infrastructure modules via REST API — issuance, custody, book-entry registration, distribution, KYC and settlement.
It is intended for companies that want to build their own digital products on production infrastructure, without reinventing the regulatory layer.
BlockBR does not break with the system. It integrates.
The operation preserves the institutional flows the market already recognizes — it only adds the digital layer of efficiency, transparency and traceability.
BlockBR offers structural compatibility for the main instruments of the Brazilian capital markets:
Yes. BlockBR offers structural compatibility for the main international instruments:
This enables cross-border structuring on a compatible legal basis.
Yes. The equivalence is functional/structural (not automatically legal). Each operation requires analysis of classification and local rules.
| Brazil | USA | Europe | Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRI | MBS / RMBS / CMBS | Covered Bonds (Pfandbrief) | Real Estate Notes |
| CRA | Agribusiness ABS | Securitisation notes | Commodity / Agri receivable notes |
| CCB / CPR | Promissory Notes / Private Loan Notes | Loan Notes / LPN | Private debt notes |
| Debentures | Corporate Bonds / Notes | Corporate Bonds | Corporate Bonds |
| FIDC | Securitized loan funds / CLO | Securitisation vehicles | Structured credit funds |
| FII | REIT | Property funds / REIT | J-REIT / S-REIT |
| FIP | Private Equity Funds / LP | Private Equity Funds | VC / Growth vehicles |
| SCP | Joint Venture Agreements | Silent Partnership | Joint Venture Agreements |
| SPE | SPV / SPE | SPV / SPE | SPV / SPE |
For each cross-border operation, BlockBR analyzes classification and local rules before defining the final structure.
The operating process covers five steps:
Tokenization of tangible assets or real-world rights — real estate, agribusiness, commodities, energy, infrastructure. The applicable regulation depends on the nature of the underlying asset.
Tokenization of securities already existing in the market — debentures, CCBs, receivables, fund units. Here regulation is typically CVM/Bacen.
The practical difference sits in the legal structure of the vehicle and in the offering rules applicable to each case.
The structured token can represent different legal natures:
The classification analysis is done case by case with the partner law firms.
When the token is characterized as a security, the public offering requires registration or classification under an exemption regime.
The regulatory regime is defined after analysis of the structure, the target asset and the investor profile.
Bacen regulation applies when the operation involves activities within its scope:
In those cases, structuring includes agents authorized by Bacen — generally in partnership with financial institutions integrated into BlockBR infrastructure.
The Virtual Assets Law (Law 14.478/2022) applies when there are specific activities with digital assets:
The operation is made compatible with the applicable regime according to the nature of the asset (security under CVM or virtual asset under Bacen).
BlockBR’s compliance layer covers the full cycle of the operation:
Private structures use Reg D (qualified investors) and Reg S (offerings outside the US), as applicable. Distribution may involve the SEC.
Rules vary by country — there are often prospectus/exemption requirements and AML/KYC obligations, aligned with European regulations.
Singapore and Hong Kong have their own frameworks, with a strong focus on AML/KYC and licensing.
The security architecture operates in multiple layers:
Tokens are custodied in regulated environments — with authorized depositories or custodians, according to the nature of the asset.
Every operation executed on BlockBR infrastructure is recorded on a public blockchain with an immutable hash and cryptographic timestamp.
BlockBR maintains periodic external audit and is aligned with the best practices of the financial market for critical infrastructure.
Details on specific certifications may be requested by institutional clients under a confidentiality agreement.
The governance layer covers the full cycle of an institutional operation:
These elements are compatible with audits and committees of top-tier financial institutions.
Suitability is applied according to the type of offering and the target investor profile:
The process is executed by the authorized platforms that distribute the assets, within the applicable regulatory framework.
Yes. The asset segregation policy is part of BlockBR governance:
This protects the participants of each operation against cross-exposures.
In Brazil, taxation depends on the legal nature of the token:
The definition is made case by case with specialized tax advisory.
Tokens must be declared in the Statement of Assets and Rights, in accordance with Receita Federal guidance.
Advice from an accountant specialized in digital assets is recommended for correct filings.
In cross-border operations, local rules apply:
These rules apply in parallel with the Brazilian tax rules when the investor is resident in Brazil.
BlockBR does not provide direct tax advisory. It supports institutional clients by connecting them with partner firms and consultancies specialized in digital assets.
For clients operating at institutional volume, tax structuring is part of the implementation process of the operation.
BlockBR’s commercial model is customized by product and operation. Pricing considers the scope of the engagement, the operating volume and the complexity of the structure.
There is no public rate table because each product has a different nature — some are recurring SaaS, others are an institutional monthly commitment, and tokenization operations have costs per structure. The right model is defined in the commercial conversation.
For specific details, speak directly with the commercial team.
BlockBR operates with three main commercial models, chosen according to the nature of the contracted product:
Products may combine different models according to scope. In all cases, the structure is transparent, auditable and aligned with the operating volume of the client.
Setup covers the scope required for the operation to go into production:
The scope varies according to the contracted product and the complexity of the operation.
The monthly fee or commitment covers the continuous operation of the infrastructure:
The monthly commitment (model 2) includes a contracted volume of operations; the monthly fee + operation fee model (model 1) is proportional to usage.
The operation Fee is charged per operation executed on the infrastructure. The calculation considers:
The model is transparent — the client knows the cost before execution.
The commercial process starts with a qualification conversation with the BlockBR team. The typical steps are:
Contact can be made via sac@blockbr.com.br or through the form on the Contact Us page.
Every institutional operation has specific nuances. Share your context and our team will return a qualified answer within 48 business hours.