hedera token service
Settle in seconds. Scale without limits.
On most blockchains, tokens rely on smart contracts. That means higher fees, slower speeds, and added complexity. Hedera is built differently. Tokens are native, with dedicated APIs for fast, low-cost transfers and instant finality. When needed, you can still use EVM-compatible smart contracts for custom logic.
smart contract optionality
Tokenize natively on Hedera
Create and manage tokens using simple APIs without smart contracts. Ideal for stablecoins, loyalty rewards, digital assets, and financial instruments where speed, cost, and compliance matter.
evm compatibility
Advanced flexibility with EVM
Use EVM-based smart contracts on Hedera when you need composability, liquidity, or complex logic. Built on Besu and fully EVM-compatible, developers can wrap tokens, bridge to DeFi, and build with familiar tools like MetaMask, Truffle, and Hardhat.
best of both worlds
Make native tokens EVM-ready
Mirror Hedera native into the EVM so they work just like ERC-20s. Interact with them in smart contracts, DeFi platforms, and Solidity tools without giving up native speed and efficiency.
success stories
See why leading institutions trust Hedera for tokenization
predict costs
No gas = no guesswork
Hedera avoids gas-based pricing. Fees are predictable, set in USD, and converted to HBAR at the time of transaction. There are no surprises, just simple and reliable costs for every operation.
See the Fee Calculator for more details.
tokenization resources
Featured resources
community call
Asset Tokenization Studio through the eyes of builders
Watch a live walk through of Asset Tokenization Studio featuring Hedera builders, including ioBuilders, Just Finance, Kabila, and $PHPX, hosted by Hashgraph’s Head of Developer Relations. Bonus practical session on Hedera Contract Builder.
Get started with Hedera Token Service
//Create the transaction and optionally freeze for manual signing.
const transaction = await new TokenCreateTransaction()
.setTokenName("Your Token Name")
.setTokenSymbol("HGC")
.setTreasuryAccountld (treasuryAccountld)
.setinitialSupply(5000)
.setAdminKey(adminPublicKey)
.freezeWith(client);
featured video
See Hedera Token Service in action
Hedera Token Service supports atomic swaps, scheduled transactions, and real-time multi-signature coordination. Multiple parties can easily create and execute complex transactions natively with speed and simplicity.
Within this decentralized, next generation internet, almost every asset in the world will eventually be tokenized and represented on distributed ledgers, allowing these assets to be fractionalized, shared, and transferred across the globe instantly and without intermediary involvement. The world will be tokenized.
Dr. Leemon Baird
Co-founder
Compliance made easy
Hedera makes it easy to meet the demands of regulated industries by combining unmatched performance, institutional governance, and compliance capabilities. Set KYC rules, manage token permissions, freeze accounts, and handle token supply with built-in features. Issuers can also apply OFAC compliance when creating tokens.
hear what others are saying
Trusted for the real world
This collaboration between Lloyd’s, Aberdeen and Archax marks a major step forward in digital finance, and demonstrates how tokenisation can enhance collateral efficiency, reduce friction, and unlock new trading opportunities.
Peter Left
Head of Digital & Markets Innovation
Our regulated global exchange and custodial ecosystem is unlocking the potential of digital assets for institutional investment, and Hedera has been a key part of our infrastructure thanks to their commitment to trust, security, and performance.
Graham Rodford
CEO & Co-founder
Hedera’s enterprise-grade distributed ledger technology will enable Diamond Standard to offer investors unprecedented transparency and liquidity.
Rajiv Sohal
CTO
The ability to rapidly build carbon asset marketplaces, using atomic swap mechanisms available in the Hedera Token Service, gives DOVU a competitive advantage.
Irfon Watkins
CEO & Founder
The Hedera Token Service is the ultimate native token service that will enable us to truly realize our original vision for real-time micropayments at lightning-fast speeds with super low fees.
Andrew Antar
Founder
The Hedera Token Service sets Hedera apart from the competition, with a focus on keeping it simple for developers to manage tokens, at low cost, on a stable & scalable network. LimeChain is very excited about the possibilities that the HTS will open up for the blockchain & DLT space.
George Spasov
Blockchain Architect & Co-founder
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