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Issuer Liability Shift

Definition

Issuer Liability Shift describes the transfer of financial or legal responsibility for certain aspects of an asset or transaction from one party to the issuer. In the context of tokenized securities or digital assets, this could involve the original issuer retaining specific obligations or guarantees regarding the digital representation. This shift delineates where the ultimate accountability resides for the underlying value, operational integrity, or redemption terms of a digital asset. It clarifies risk allocation among participants.