DALP for Japan
Digital assets, built for Japan's regulatory framework.
Japanese financial institutions operate under FSA oversight, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and Japan's stablecoin framework. DALP delivers the compliance controls, data residency options, and operational tooling that regulated asset issuers in Japan require.
Platform Fit
What Japanese institutions need vs. how DALP delivers
| What Japanese institutions need | How DALP delivers it |
|---|---|
| FSA-compliant investor eligibility and transfer controls | 12 compliance module types covering eligibility, country restrictions, transfer controls, and time-based rules enforced at the smart contract layer via ERC-3643 |
| Maker-checker governance required by Japanese banking governance frameworks | RBAC/ABAC with maker-checker approval workflows for all sensitive operations: issuance, transfers, compliance changes, and administrative actions |
| On-premises or data-residency deployment for regulatory and data sovereignty requirements | Kubernetes/Helm deployment supports cloud, on-prem, hybrid, and air-gapped environments; data residency is configurable at deployment level |
| Support for bonds and fund tokenization under FIEA | 7 out-of-the-box asset templates including bonds (with maturity redemption and yield schedules) and funds (with AUM fee servicing), both directly relevant to FIEA-regulated instruments |
| Stablecoin framework compliance under Japan's revised Payment Services Act | Stablecoin asset template with configurable issuance controls, transfer restrictions, and reserve attestation hooks; two-layer compliance model enforces issuer-defined rules on every transfer |
| Auditability and full transaction traceability for FSA oversight | 21 pre-built Grafana dashboards, OpenTelemetry traces, VictoriaMetrics, Loki logs, and Tempo traces provide end-to-end audit trails for all platform operations |
| Integration with existing custodians (domestic and international) | Bring-your-own-custodian model: native Fireblocks and DFNS integration, HSM compatibility, weighted multisig vaults, no custody lock-in |
| Atomic settlement for DVP transactions (Japan Exchange Group context) | XvP/DvP atomic settlement via HTLC hashlock: delivery and payment finalize simultaneously with zero counterparty risk |
| KYC/AML integration for VASP obligations under Japan's AML regime | OnchainID identity registry with invitation-based KYC onboarding, claim lifecycle management, and configurable trusted issuer hierarchy for AML/KYC claim verification |
| Operational resilience and disaster recovery for financial infrastructure | Velero-based backup and DR packaged in the DALP Helm chart; Restate durable execution prevents workflow loss on node failure; 298 CLI commands for operational automation |
Why Choose DALP
3 Reasons Japanese Institutions Choose DALP
From megabanks to regulated issuers, DALP gives Japanese institutions the controls they need to operate digital assets within Japan's regulatory environment.
12 on-chain compliance module types cover the transfer restrictions, investor eligibility, and holding period controls required under FIEA and FSA guidelines.
On-premises and air-gapped deployment via Kubernetes and Helm. Keep all data within Japan's borders to satisfy FSA data residency requirements.
Every critical operation requires dual approval. RBAC and ABAC access controls match the governance structures required by Japanese banking regulation.
Platform Capabilities
DALP capabilities most relevant to Japanese institutions
7 asset templates with built-in lifecycle logic: bonds and funds most relevant for Japan's securities markets
Ex-ante compliance enforcement: 12 module types covering eligibility, transfer restrictions, and holding period controls
On-premises and air-gapped deployment: full data residency within Japan, Kubernetes and Helm packaged
Maker-checker approval workflows: dual-control governance required by Japanese banking standards
Atomic DvP/XvP settlement with HTLC hashlock: both legs complete together or both revert
21 pre-built Grafana dashboards: full observability for operations and audit teams
Frequently Asked Questions
DALP provides the technical infrastructure for compliance: 12 configurable on-chain compliance module types cover investor eligibility, transfer restrictions, jurisdiction controls, and holding period enforcement. These can be configured to align with FSA guidelines and FIEA requirements. DALP is a platform, not a licensed financial institution. Regulatory approval for your specific use case is managed by your legal team.
Yes. DALP supports on-premises and air-gapped deployment via Kubernetes and Helm. All data, including blockchain node data, private keys, and transaction history, can be kept within Japan's borders to meet FSA data residency requirements.
Bonds and funds are the primary use cases for Japan's securities markets. DALP ships purpose-built templates for both, including automated coupon payments, maturity redemption, fund subscription and redemption, and AUM fee collection. DALP also supports stablecoins, which are now regulated under Japan's revised Payment Services Act.
Yes. Every critical operation in DALP requires dual approval via maker-checker workflows. Combined with RBAC and ABAC access controls, this matches the governance structures required by Japanese banking regulation for digital asset operations.
DALP is packaged as Helm charts for Kubernetes deployment. Institutions with existing infrastructure can deploy in weeks. The 7 asset templates ship with built-in lifecycle logic, reducing the time needed to configure business rules from months to days.