Terminology

To ensure clarity and understanding throughout this litepaper, the following key terms associated with Hedge's platform are defined:

• Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers securely and immutably.

• Tokenization: The process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain network.

• Dividend: A profit share payout to investing token holders

• Real World Assets (RWA): Tangible, physical assets such as real estate properties that exist in the physical world.

• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Unique digital tokens that represent ownership or proof of authenticity of a specific item or asset on a blockchain.

• Fractional Ownership: The division of asset ownership into smaller shares or fractions, allowing multiple individuals to hold a portion of the asset.

• Smart Contracts: Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code.

• Liquidity: The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

• Decentralization: The distribution of power away from a central authority in a network, characteristic of blockchain technology.

• Compliance Framework: The set of guidelines and regulations that govern the operation of a platform, ensuring legal and ethical standards are maintained.