19 · The Minting Factory

The Minting Factory is the mechanism by which real-world properties are brought on-chain as ERC-721 NFTs — and the seller-facing interface through which the Yield Buyer Protocol executes.

Properties are evaluated on cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and estimated return over a 5-year holding period, with supporting financials, home inspection, and neutral third-party appraisal. NFTs are minted in multiples of $10.

The Seller Interface

A property owner enters their property details and rental income and watches a live calculator that shows them in real time: at this rent level, this percentage of ownership clears the retail demand pool instantly. Adjust rent here and a yield buyer fills the gap at their threshold.

The Minting Factory shows exactly what rent level clears what tranche — no guesswork, no intermediary, no 3-month raise period.

Example: A homeowner with a $500,000 property and a 3% mortgage ($3,631/month estimated payment) enters the Minting Factory. At a competitive 5.5% cap rate, the market rent is $2,291/month — a potential monthly savings of over $1,300 while retaining co-ownership of the property.

NFT holders receive access to rent roll, P&L, and occupancy reports verified on Base through the property management module.