Art tokenization
Turn art into a liquid asset that pays back over time

Traditional art markets are illiquid, difficult to access, and rely on intermediaries. At Brickken, we help tokenize physical and digital artworks, enabling shared ownership and programmable value distribution. This allows artists, galleries, and collectors to raise capital, monetize future sales, and expand access to art investment.

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What is art tokenization?

Art tokenization refers to representing full or fractional ownership, revenue rights, or usage rights of physical or digital art through blockchain-based tokens. These tokens may carry:

Ownership title (linked to a legal trust or custody)
Profit rights from future sale
Royalty rights (on resale or exhibition)
Proof of authenticity or provenance

Benefits of art tokenization

Fractional ownership

Break high-value artworks into smaller pieces. Make art investment more accessible and inclusive.

Global market reach

Sell artwork tokens to collectors and investors worldwide. Expand beyond physical gallery walls.

On-chain provenance

Prove authenticity and ownership history digitally. Reduce forgery risk and boost buyer trust.

Art backed liquidity

Use tokenized art as collateral for financing. Unlock capital from previously illiquid assets.

Recurring artist income

Enable artists to earn royalties on secondary sales. Smart contracts enforce payout rules automatically.

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Legal structuring

Establish the legal foundation of your project. Define the structure and prepare all required documentation to ensure compliance and transparency.

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Digital asset store setup

Create your investor portal the central hub where your tokenized assets will be displayed and accessed. Define your project’s identity and configure the environment investors will interact with.

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Offering launch

Set the terms for your initial token offering. With the store and visuals in place, configure the funding round and get ready for investor onboardin

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Use Cases
Commodities tokenization

Art tokenization with royalties

Example
An artist tokenizes a digital or physical artwork and earns royalties from every resale.
How it works
A €50,000 artwork is tokenized into 1,000 tokens.
Multiple investors buy fractional shares.
If a token holder resells part of their stake for €6,000, the smart contract sends €600 (10%) directly to the artist.
The rest (€5,400) goes to the seller.
The new buyer now owns the corresponding share.
Tokenization benefit
Creates long-term income for artists while offering investors tradable exposure to collectible assets.

Art-backed lending

Example
A collector tokenizes a Picasso painting and uses it as collateral for a €300,000 loan.
How it works
The painting is stored in custody and tokenized.
A smart contract issues a loan agreement backed by the artwork token.
If the loan is repaid, the token is returned to the owner.
If it defaults, the lender receives the token and claim to the asset.
Tokenization benefit
Provides liquidity without selling the artwork, using a secure, transparent mechanism.

Oil-backed trade tokens for B2B settlement

Example
An energy firm issues tokens backed by oil inventory for use in global supply chain payments.
How it works
Tokens represent barrels of oil in storage.
Suppliers accept tokens as payment, redeemable or tradable on-chain.
Smart contracts automate volume-based discounts and delivery schedules.
Tokenization benefit
Enables faster, programmable settlement in commodities-heavy trade operations.

On-chain provenance and authenticity

Example
A gallery issues tokens linked to each artwork sold, embedding authenticity records on-chain.
How it works
Each token acts as a digital certificate of origin.
The blockchain records ownership transfers and sales history.
Future buyers verify provenance instantly through the token.
Tokenization benefit
Reduces forgery and fraud in the art market while preserving value and trust for future sales.

Revenue sharing from exhibition royalties

Example
A foundation tokenizes a sculpture’s exhibition rights and shares future venue royalties with supporters.
How it works
Tokens are sold to art patrons to raise €200,000.
Museums or festivals pay exhibition fees, which are tracked on-chain.
Revenues are split among token holders and the artist/foundation via smart contract.
Tokenization benefit
Enables funding for art mobility and lets supporters benefit financially from cultural exposure.
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