Sign

What Sign does

Sign is a Singapore-based blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2021 that builds sovereign-grade digital infrastructure for national systems of money, identity, and capital. Its core technology is a dual-layer (Wholesale + Retail) blockchain architecture aligned with ISO 20022, deployed on BNB Chain, that supports central bank digital currencies, regulated stablecoins, verifiable digital credentials, and the tokenization of real-world assets such as land, gold, energy, and commodities. The product suite is organized around three flagship use-case modules — Programmable Money, Digital ID System, and Sovereign Capital Markets (RWA) — supported by sub-brand products including TokenTable (a token-distribution framework for crypto projects), EthSign (a cryptographic agreement protocol), Sign Protocol (an on-chain attestation layer), SignScan (a blockchain explorer), and the Orange Dynasty community application.

The company pursues a relationship-driven enterprise GTM targeting sovereign governments and central banks, with active or signed engagements across six jurisdictions (UAE, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Barbados, Sierra Leone). Notable milestones include the UAE Digital Dirham CBDC being recognized as legal tender under Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025, approximately $150M in tokenized Thai government bonds, and an MoU with Sierra Leone's Ministry of Communication. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but are inferred to combine multi-year strategic software licensing with sovereigns, professional services around the Asset Distribution System, self-serve transaction or platform fees from TokenTable (used by 200+ projects that have unlocked $2B to 40M unique addresses), and managed infrastructure or protocol fees from on-chain operations. The company is backed by Sequoia Capital, YZi Labs, IDG Capital, Circle, Hongshan, Peak XV, and Hack VC, alongside angel investors including Binance founder CZ, and reached a $1.3B valuation with $55M+ raised across three rounds as of mid-2026.

Name

Sign

Legal name

Sign Foundation

Website

https://sign.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sign is a Singapore-based blockchain infrastructure company that provides sovereign governments, central banks, and crypto projects with a dual-layer CBDC, digital identity, and real-world asset tokenization platform built on BNB Chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Payments & Tokenized Money (stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC rails) (FSAPAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets (Equity, Debt, Funds) (FSADAEAA), Tokenization Platforms (RWA, Securities, Funds) (FSAGAMAA), Transfer Agent, Cap Table & Token Lifecycle Management (registrar, corporate actions, burns/mints) (FSAPAIAF)

Keywords

• CBDC infrastructure
• Digital identity verification
• Token distribution platform
• Blockchain protocol development
• Real-world asset tokenization

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Strategic Software Licensing: Long-cycle, multi-year software licensing deals with sovereign governments and institutional partners (e.g., Republic Technologies) for deployment of CBDC, digital ID, and RWA infrastructure stacks.
2. Asset Distribution System Services: Programmatic token distribution and wallet-payment automation services for governments and institutional issuers, used for CBDC rollouts, subsidy delivery, and zero-fee grant disbursements (e.g., Barbados discussions).
3. TokenTable Token Distribution Platform: Self-serve token-distribution tooling and advisory products used by 200+ projects to plan, launch, and unlock tokens ($2B unlocked to 40M unique addresses). Revenue likely includes platform/transaction-based fees on TGE tooling, vesting automation, and exchange-listings advisory.
4. Managed Infrastructure / Protocol Fees: Operates on-chain infrastructure (Sign Protocol, SignScan) and validator-related services for national blockchain deployments, generating ongoing infrastructure/service revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sign provides a sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure platform built on BNB Chain, composed of three core use-case modules: Programmable Money (CBDC and stablecoin issuance with a dual-layer Wholesale + Retail architecture), Digital ID System (verifiable credentials for national identity), and Sovereign Capital Markets (RWA tokenization for government-verified resources). Supporting products include the TokenTable token distribution framework, EthSign on-chain signing application, Sign Protocol attestation layer, and the $SIGN token. The platform targets national governments, central banks, and crypto projects for token generation events.

Product overview

Sign operates a unified sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure platform composed of a core protocol layer (Sign Protocol) and several branded products and modules. The platform architecture centers on three flagship use-case modules — Programmable Money (CBDC & Stablecoins), Digital ID System (Verifiable Credentials), and Sovereign Capital Markets (RWA) — which together form what Sign brands as S.I.G.N. (Sovereign Infrastructure for Global Nations). Around this core, Sign offers supporting branded products: TokenTable (a token distribution framework with Standard/Airdrop/Unlock modules), EthSign (on-chain signing application), SignScan (blockchain explorer), the Orange Dynasty App (community app), and the $SIGN Token (with a MiCA-compliant whitepaper). The Asset Distribution System underlies value/token transfers across these products. Sign is positioned as a trust layer for nations to modernize money, identity, and capital systems, with a stated goal to onboard 300 million people by 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TokenTable: Self-regulatory crypto capital market platform for transparent token distribution, airdrops, and unlock scheduling.
• EthSign
• Sign Protocol
• SignScan
• Orange Dynasty

Products and services

• Programmable Money (CBDC & Stablecoins) A secure, compliant foundation for national digital currencies that enables governments to issue CBDCs and stablecoins with full oversight, programmable compliance, and real-time auditability. Features a dual-layer architecture (Wholesale + Retail) and supports instant settlements, cross-border transfers, and integration with digital assets.
• Digital ID System (Verifiable Credentials) Manages citizen identities, verifiable credentials, and data sharing with privacy and efficiency. Sensitive data remains off-chain while on-chain proofs ensure integrity and interoperability. Enables unified national digital ID, privacy-by-design verification, and portable trust across platforms and jurisdictions.
• Sovereign Capital Markets (RWA) Turns government-verified resources (gold, energy, commodities) into secure on-chain assets. Tokenized RWAs create global liquidity, attract new capital, and enable 24/7 programmable markets with transparent, verifiable reserves, including digital infrastructure bonds, climate/transition finance instruments, and SME growth funds.
• TokenTable A standardized token distribution framework with three core offerings: TokenTable Standard (pre-TGE planning, emissions/vesting models), TokenTable Airdrop, and TokenTable Unlock. Has unlocked $2B to 40M unique addresses across 200+ projects.
• Sign Protocol The core blockchain attestation protocol powering Sign's verifiable credentials and on-chain proofs. Backed by open-source repositories and developer documentation.
• EthSign An on-chain signing application, part of Sign's product suite. Original product that the Sign ecosystem grew from.
• SignScan Blockchain explorer for the Sign network.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4 billion+ in token distributions facilitated via Asset Distribution System
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BNB ChainflagshipTechnology or IntegrationUnderlying protocol rail on which Sign is scaling national blockchain infrastructure, with YZi Labs publicly announcing Sign's expansion on BNB Chain.
• Republic TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrategic software-licensing partnership to deploy Sign's technology stack across institutional initiatives.
• National Bank of the Kyrgyz RepublicflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to develop Digital SOM, the country's CBDC, marking one of Sign's flagship sovereign deployments.
• Sierra Leone Ministry of Communication (MoCTI_SL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to build blockchain infrastructure for digital ID and stablecoin payment, advancing Sierra Leone's inclusive digital economy.
• Blockchain Centre Abu DhabiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to transform how the public sector handles digital records; positions Sign within Abu Dhabi's blockchain, cybersecurity, and decentralised-transformation network and supports UAE Digital Dirham CBDC.
• OKX (OKX Wallet)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTokenTable and OKX Wallet collaborate on streamlined airdrop distribution (case study 'Build Behind Builders, Part 2'), enabling joint go-to-market for crypto projects.
• KaitocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration powering the first-ever X-handle-based airdrop; TokenTable cross-checked Kaito's yappers' handles to execute the distribution.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• R3: R3 operates the Corda enterprise blockchain, a long-standing platform for central banks, commercial banks, and capital markets. Like Sign, R3 targets sovereign-grade CBDC and tokenization deployments, making it one of the most directly comparable competitors in the regulated-money infrastructure space.
• Stellar Development Foundation: Stellar focuses on cross-border payments, stablecoins, and CBDC infrastructure for emerging and frontier markets. Its emphasis on financial inclusion, low-cost rails, and integration with MoneyGram-style remittance flows closely mirrors Sign's emerging-market sovereign positioning.
• Hedera: Hedera Hashgraph is an enterprise-grade distributed ledger used for tokenization, digital identity, and supply-chain applications. Like Sign, it sells governance-grade infrastructure to enterprises and public-sector buyers and competes head-to-head on regulated use cases.
• Concordium: Concordium is a regulated Layer-1 blockchain built for enterprise and government use cases with built-in identity at the protocol level. Its focus on compliance-ready digital money and identity mirrors Sign's three-pillar sovereign stack.
• Tokensoft: Tokensoft is a tokenization and digital-asset issuance platform serving enterprises and crypto issuers with compliance, distribution, and lifecycle tooling. It is directly comparable to TokenTable for token generation events, regulated offerings, and exchange-ready compliance.

Broad incumbents

• Ripple: Ripple offers the Ripple CBDC Platform and RLUSD stablecoin alongside its core payments business. It targets central banks and financial institutions with a broader portfolio of products, putting it in direct competition with Sign for sovereign mandates but with much deeper balance-sheet and institutional reach.
• Consensys: Consensys builds Ethereum-aligned infrastructure (Infura, MetaMask, Linea) and offers enterprise and CBDC tooling to banks and governments. It competes with Sign at the protocol and infrastructure layer for sovereign and institutional digital-money programs, though as part of a much broader Web3 portfolio.
• Polygon Labs: Polygon Labs offers Polygon CDK, AggLayer, and dedicated CBDC/payment chains, targeting sovereign and enterprise tokenization. It is comparable to Sign as a Layer-1/Layer-2 infrastructure provider for digital money and RWAs, but operates at significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• KILT Protocol: KILT is a decentralized identity protocol issuing verifiable credentials for Web3 and enterprise use cases. It overlaps with Sign's Digital ID System and on-chain attestation layer for sovereign and credentialing applications.

Others

• Circle: Circle is both a Sign investor and a key infrastructure peer through USDC and its tokenization stack targeting banks and governments. It overlaps with Sign's stablecoin and CBDC infrastructure narrative but is primarily a regulated stablecoin issuer rather than a sovereign-stack vendor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ethsign
• GitHubgithub.com/Built-by-Sign
• LinkedInsg.linkedin.com/company/ethsign

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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