Platform · Custody & Vault Structure
Secure. Controlled. Auditable.
Institutional custody model, segregation, chain of custody, access controls, warehousing/vault structure, inventory records, insurance where applicable, inspections, audit/reconciliation, asset release, and redemption controls.
Secure. Controlled. Auditable.
A sovereign, multi-layered institutional custody framework engineered under Swiss bailment law. Combining high-security bonded Freeport vaulting in Zurich and Geneva, Class-10 physical hardening, Lloyd's of London specie underwriting, and a guaranteed bilateral physical redemption gateway.
Swiss Bailment (CO 472)
Senior proprietary in rem titleClass-10 Hardened
Zurich & Geneva FreeportsLloyd's Specie Insured
100%+ all-risks coverageBilateral Redemption
Guaranteed armored deliveryFrom Bonded Intake to Guaranteed Industrial Redemption
How physical metals move securely through sovereign Swiss vault facilities under complete chain-of-custody enforcement.
Bonded Customs Handoff
Armored transit escorts transfer material under customs bond; calibrated scales verify net mass to 0.001 kg.
Class-10 Vault Allocation
Allocated into dedicated pallet slots under Swiss CO Art. 472 bailment; negotiable Lagerschein warrants issued.
PoR Oracles & Inspections
Chainlink oracles reconcile WMS records hourly; independent fiduciaries conduct surprise quarterly physical counts.
Atomic Burn & Armored Delivery
Tokens irrevocably burned on-chain; depository releases material for GPS-monitored armored delivery to industrial hubs.
Institutional Custody Model & Swiss Bailment Law
Swiss Code of Obligations (CO Art. 472) segregated bailment granting senior proprietary in rem ownership.
Custodial Scope & Procedures
- Allocated bailment under Swiss Civil Code (CO Art. 472 et seq.) ensuring assets remain the senior property of token holders
- Total bankruptcy remoteness: physical metals are strictly excluded from the estate of both vault operators and ReserveChain
- Issuance of legally recognized negotiable warehouse receipts (Lagerscheine) and fiduciary custody warrants
- Direct legal enforcement: token holders possess senior property claims enforceable under Swiss civil courts
Facility Specifications
Swiss Code of Obligations (CO Art. 472-491) / Swiss DLT Act (Art. 973d)
Sovereign Swiss Confederation (Zurich & Geneva Cantonal Courts)
Senior Proprietary In Rem Title (Non-Fungible Allocated Bailment)
100% physically matched to on-chain Digital Asset Passports
Invariants & Circuit Breakers
- Bankruptcy-Remote Invariant: Physical metal can never be seized by creditors of custodians or ReserveChain
- Non-Rehypothecation Invariant: Vaulted inventory can never be loaned, pledged, or fractionalized
Bailment contracts are executed under Swiss statutory law with independent fiduciary trustee oversight.
Immediate legal injunction trigger if any third party asserts conflicting liens against vaulted lots.
Operating Authority & Partners
Licensed Bonded Freeport Operators & Swiss Fiduciary Trustees
Swiss Cantonal Depository Regulators & Corporate Legal Counsel
Loomis International AG, Malca-Amit, Brink's Switzerland, Swiss Notarial Guild
Swiss Segregated Bailment Warrant Registration
{
"warrantId": "LAGERSCHEIN-CH-ZH-99482",
"custodyStructure": "ALLOCATED_SWISS_BAILMENT",
"statutoryGoverningLaw": "Swiss Code of Obligations (CO Art. 472 et seq.)",
"depository": "Loomis International AG (Zurich Operations)",
"vaultFacility": "Zurich Bonded Freeport (Class-10 Vault)",
"allocatedPallet": "BATCH-CU-2026-ZH-04821",
"netWeightKg": 24850.00,
"beneficialOwner": "LEGAL_TOKEN_HOLDERS_VIA_ONCHAIN_PASSPORT",
"bankruptcyRemoteStatus": "STRICTLY_EXCLUDED_FROM_INSOLVENCY_ESTATE"
}Custodial Architecture Matrix
Complete inventory of the 11 institutional custody domains safeguarding physical assets.
| Tag & Domain | Category | Governing Framework / Standard | Core Invariant Guarantee | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CUST-01Institutional Custody Model & Swiss Bailment Law | Legal & Governance | Swiss Code of Obligations (CO Art. 472-491) / Swiss DLT Act (Art. 973d) | Bankruptcy-Remote Invariant: Physical metal can never be seized by creditors of custodians or ReserveChain | |
CUST-02Physical & Legal Asset Segregation | Legal & Governance | ISO 8000 Master Data Quality / Swiss Freeport Segregation Standards | Zero Commingling Invariant: Protocol inventory is mechanically partitioned from all third-party material | |
CUST-03Chain of Custody & Dual-Custody Handoffs | Release & Logistics | ISO 28000 Security Management for the Supply Chain / IATA Special Commodities | Unbroken Lineage Invariant: Every lot in custody maintains verified provenance back to origin refiner | |
CUST-04Access Controls & Physical Vault Hardening | Vault Operations & Facilities | European Standard EN 1143-1 Secure Storage Units / Class-10 Vault Hardening | Dual-Key Invariant: Physical vault chambers cannot be unlocked by any single individual | |
CUST-05Warehousing Architecture & Sovereign Freeports | Vault Operations & Facilities | Swiss Customs Act (Zollgesetz / ZG) Art. 62-67 (Bonded Warehouses & Freeports) | Sovereign Protection Invariant: Located in politically stable Switzerland with robust property right enforcement | |
CUST-06Inventory Records & WMS Synchronization | Vault Operations & Facilities | GS1 EPCIS 2.0 / ISO 8000 Master Data Quality Architecture | Mass Precision Invariant: Weight discrepancies greater than 0.001 kg between WMS and ledger are flagged | |
CUST-07Insurance Underwriting & Specie Coverage | Legal & Governance | Lloyd's of London Specie Underwriting Guidelines / JCC Metal Storage Clauses | 100% Insured Invariant: Every allocated kilogram in storage is covered under active specie policies | |
CUST-08Physical Inspections & Fiduciary Counts | Verification & Controls | ISAE 3000 Assurance Engagements / Swiss Auditing Standards (PS 501) | Zero Count Variance Invariant: Physical count must match electronic registry records with 0.00% variance | |
CUST-09Cryptographic Audit & Continuous Reconciliation | Verification & Controls | Chainlink Proof of Reserves (PoR) Architecture / ISAE 3000 Principles | 100% Solvency Invariant: Total Vaulted Kilograms strictly equal or exceed circulating tokens (Ratio >= 100.00%) | |
CUST-10Asset Release Controls & Customs Clearing | Release & Logistics | Swiss Customs Export Regulations / International Commerce Incoterms 2020 | Atomic Release Invariant: Physical metal is de-allocated simultaneously with irreversible on-chain token burn | |
CUST-11Physical Redemption & Armored Logistics Gateway | Release & Logistics | CMR Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods / Incoterms FCA/DAP | Unconditional Settlement Invariant: Refusal to release verified physical metal is legally actionable under Swiss civil law |
Bankruptcy-Remote Bailment
Assets are held as allocated bailment under Swiss Civil Code (CO Art. 472), entirely excluded from the balance sheet of both custodians and ReserveChain. Token holders retain senior proprietary in rem title.
Lloyd's Specie Underwritten
Every vaulted kilogram is protected by comprehensive all-risks specie insurance underwritten by leading Lloyd's of London syndicates, covering theft, physical damage, and transit risks at 100%+ of market value.
Guaranteed Bilateral Redemption
Token holders possess the legally enforceable right to surrender tokens and trigger direct physical delivery from Swiss bonded vaults via licensed armored transport directly to industrial destinations.
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