The Startup Guide to Launching a Token in Australia (Legally)
Avoid getting flagged, launch your token the right way.
J Ng
7/13/20251 min read
Launching a token isn’t just about hype, airdrops, or fundraising. In Australia, it’s a regulated activity and getting it wrong can lead to major legal risks. Here’s what every founder needs to know.
Define the Token Type
What is your token utility, governance, asset-backed, or security? Classification determines your obligations under ASIC and AUSTRAC. If a token provides income rights or investor returns, it may be classified as a financial product and require licensing.
ChainEd works with legal partners to help founders define and defend their token structure.
Draft Proper Documentation
Whitepapers, T&Cs, token economics, these aren't just marketing tools. They're legal artifacts. We help design documentation that’s transparent, investor-friendly, and regulator-proof. It’s about balancing narrative and compliance.
Execute With Confidence
We don’t stop at design. ChainEd helps execute — building compliant token contracts, KYC flows, reporting tools, and post-launch infrastructure. So you can focus on growth, not legal fire drills.
If you're launching in Australia, start with structure. Let ChainEd help you do it right from the beginning.
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