What is Romulus?
At Romulus, we use blockchain technology (the same technology behind cryptocurrencies) to do something very simple yet powerful: transform real-world assets into digital assets you can buy in small portions.
Imagine a large building, a vineyard, or an investment project. Instead of having to buy the whole asset, we digitize it and split it into “blocks” or tokens. This gives you greater accessibility to the investment world, allowing you to start investing with smaller amounts.
Most importantly: the real-world asset behind the token you buy has a business model that allows you to earn returns. These returns vary by project, and you can always find full details and rules on each asset’s page.
What is Tokenization?
Think of tokenization as turning something of value (a property, a piece of art, a right) into a digital asset that lives on a blockchain network.
It’s the process of creating a token (a digital unit) that represents ownership or part of the value of that asset. The goal is to make it:
- Divisible: You can buy a small portion.
- Liquid: It becomes easier and faster to sell your portion to anyone in the world.
- Transparent: The blockchain guarantees that ownership records are immutable and verifiable.
What does the token represent?
The token is your digital proof of ownership over a fraction of that asset.
If a real estate project is divided into 1,000 tokens and you purchase 50, your tokens represent 5% of that building. It is irrefutable digital proof that you own that portion.
In practice, your token gives you the right to receive the proportional earnings generated by the asset. If the building collects rent, you receive the share corresponding to your 50 tokens.
Why buy a token?
Mainly for two key reasons:
Accessibility
Previously, investing in real estate or large projects required significant capital. With tokenization, you can invest in high-quality assets by purchasing a small fraction (a single token) with a much lower initial investment.
Transparency and Security
Because everything is recorded on the blockchain, you know exactly what you own. The ownership record is public and verifiable, eliminating the need for costly intermediaries like notaries in some transactions.
How do I buy a token?
The process is very similar to an online purchase:
- Sign up on a tokenization platform like Romulus.
- Choose the investment project that interests you most.
- Select how many tokens you want to buy (how much you want to invest).
- Pay using the available payment method.
- The platform automatically transfers the tokens to your Digital Wallet.
How can I pay for a token?
To make it easier, modern platforms usually accept multiple payment methods:
- Credit/Debit Cards or Bank Transfer: You can use your local currency (pesos or dollars). The platform converts it into the necessary cryptocurrency to finalize the transaction.
- Cryptocurrencies: If you already use crypto assets (such as USDC or ETH), you can pay directly with them.
Where is my token stored?
Your token is not stored “inside” your phone or computer—it lives on the blockchain.
Think of the blockchain as a massive, secure digital ledger shared by thousands of participants. Your token is an entry in that ledger that says:
“Fraction X of asset Y belongs to [Your Digital Address].”
What you control is your Digital Wallet. This wallet contains the private keys, which are the only proof that you own that entry in the ledger. It’s a secure way to store ownership without relying on a bank or centralized entity.
