communityissuance
Communityissuance is a term used to describe the process by which a community organization, cooperative, municipal entity, or similar local body issues financial instruments or tokenized assets to raise capital, distribute ownership, or enable broader participation in governance. It encompasses traditional securities such as bonds or equity as well as crowdfunding mechanisms or blockchain-based tokenized offerings.
Contexts for communityissuance commonly include local development projects, housing cooperatives, energy or utilities cooperatives, and other
The issuance process typically involves planning and governance by a designated body, regulatory assessment and compliance
Governance and transparency are common aims of communityissuance, with mechanisms such as community oversight committees, open
Benefits of communityissuance can include expanded local capital, greater stakeholder alignment, and enhanced resilience of community