ERC-1400 — Security Token Standard
ERC-1400 is an Ethereum token standard specifically designed for security tokens, introducing partitioned balances, forced transfers, and document management — capabilities required for regulatory compliance that standard ERC-20 tokens lack.
Security Token
A security token is a blockchain-based digital representation of a traditional financial security — equity, debt, real estate, or fund interest — that must comply with US securities laws including registration or exemption requirements.