glasshaus Whitepaper
Comprehensive technical documentation on blockchain-powered fractional real estate ownership
$100
Min. Investment
5-8%
Target Annual Yield
24/7
Trading
Cardano
Blockchain
Democratizing Real Estate Through Blockchain
glasshaus is a decentralized real estate investment platform built on the Cardano blockchain that tokenizes income-producing properties into fractional, tradable ownership tokens. By integrating smart contracts, decentralized governance, and compliant asset structures, glasshaus enables anyone in the world to participate in real estate wealth creation without intermediaries, high capital requirements, or geographic barriers.
Through its governance token (GLSH), glasshaus evolves into a self-sustaining DAO where community members collectively steer the acquisition, management, and expansion of real-world assets.
Unlocking Real Estate
Our Vision
A world where real estate—currently one of the largest yet most inaccessible asset classes—becomes as liquid and tradable as stocks. Where a teacher in Tokyo can own Miami beachfront property, where a student can build a diversified global portfolio with $500, and where property value moves as freely as information on the internet.
Our Mission
Transform premium real estate into fractional, blockchain-based ownership opportunities that are globally accessible, completely transparent, and instantly tradable. We combine institutional-grade property management with decentralized governance, giving investors both passive income and active participation in their assets.
This philosophy drives everything we build. The internet democratized knowledge; glasshaus democratizes wealth creation through real estate—making it accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Traditional Real Estate is Broken
Properties take 30-90 days to buy or sell, locking capital with no flexibility
Entry costs of $50K-$500K+ exclude the vast majority of potential investors
Fragmented data with no clear visibility into performance, expenses, or decisions
Decision-making controlled by fund managers, leaving investors voiceless
Limited to local markets, preventing global diversification
The glasshaus Platform
Each property represented by native tokens on Cardano blockchain
Start investing with just $100, dramatically lowering entry barriers
Community-driven decisions through GLSH token voting
Quarterly rental income distributed via smart contracts
Trade property tokens 24/7 on DEXes and marketplaces
Licensed property managers handle all operations
Built on Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure
glasshaus chose Cardano as its blockchain foundation for several critical reasons that align with our vision of transparent, sustainable, and truly decentralized real estate investment.
True Decentralization
Cardano's Voltaire governance enables community-driven decision making where ada holders vote on protocol changes, treasury allocation, and platform development—no single entity in control.
Learn moreResearch-Backed Development
Built on peer-reviewed academic research and formal verification. Every protocol change undergoes rigorous scientific scrutiny, providing the enterprise-grade foundation required for real-world assets.
Learn moreProof-of-Stake Sustainability
Ouroboros consensus uses 99.99% less energy than proof-of-work, providing sustainable long-term operation aligned with ESG principles.
Native Token Support
Create property tokens without smart contracts for basic operations—lower fees, built-in metadata, reduced attack surface.
Future: Privacy with Midnight
Cardano ecosystem includes Midnight for privacy-preserving applications. Future integration could enable confidential transactions while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Learn moreHow Property Tokenization Works
CIP-68 Token Standard
- Reference Token: Immutable property metadata
- User Token: Transferable ownership shares
- Upgradeable state data for yield tracking
- On-chain link to legal SPV structure
Smart Contract Security
- Written in Aiken (Cardano's modern language)
- Third-party security audits
- Extensive testnet validation
- Multi-signature treasury controls
Three-Layer Governance Structure
Manages community fund, votes on property acquisitions, ecosystem funding, and reward distributions.
Platform-level decisions: new properties, fee adjustments, partnerships, and protocol upgrades.
Property-specific sub-DAOs for maintenance, improvements, and yield allocation decisions.
Two-Token System
- Fractional ownership in specific properties
- Fixed supply per property
- Entitled to proportional rental income
- Tradable on secondary markets
- 1 billion total supply (fixed)
- Platform governance voting rights
- Staking rewards from platform fees
- Early access to new properties
Automated Rental Income Flow
Distribution Process
Current Phase (Off-Chain)
- • Quarterly distributions via dashboard
- • Wallet verification required
- • Claim your proportional share
Future Phase (On-Chain)
- • Automatic smart contract distribution
- • Direct to wallet addresses
- • No claiming needed
Regulatory Framework
Each property is held in an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle)—typically a Delaware LLC—providing bankruptcy protection, clear ownership chain, and investor liability protection.
Securities Compliance (Reg D/S)
KYC/AML Verification
Licensed Property Management
Development Timeline
Platform Launch
- GLSH presale with early bonuses
- First property tokenization
- DAO governance framework
- Investor dashboard launch
DAO Activation
- Treasury DAO active
- 5-10 tokenized properties
- Property Council implementation
- DEX listings for tokens
Full Decentralization
- On-chain automated distributions
- Global property exchange
- Commercial property expansion
- Midnight privacy integration
Risk Management
Geographic and property type diversification, conservative valuations, focus on stable rental markets, comprehensive property insurance
Compliance-first approach, licensed partnerships, legal counsel in all jurisdictions, flexible SPV structures
Third-party security audits, extensive testnet testing, multi-sig controls, gradual rollout, bug bounty programs
GLSH incentives for market makers, treasury-funded liquidity pools, DEX partnerships
glasshaus envisions a world where property ownership is liquid, transparent, and inclusive. By combining Cardano's proven infrastructure with asset-backed tokenization and community governance, we're redefining how people own, manage, and profit from real estate.
Traditional real estate has been “stuck” for centuries—locked up in paperwork, slow processes, and high barriers. glasshaus “frees up” this asset class, allowing value to move as freely as information moves on the internet.