The Antwerp Protocol is not a diamond-backed token. We tokenize institutional infrastructure—providing access to settlement networks, collateral systems, and market data for professional diamond market participants.
The global diamond market operates on infrastructure built for the 20th century. Settlement takes days, cross-border transactions are expensive and slow, and banks are reluctant to accept physical diamonds as collateral due to valuation complexity and illiquidity.
Previous attempts to tokenize diamonds failed because they tried to create fungible tokens backed by heterogeneous assets. Each diamond is unique, creating price discrepancies, redemption friction, and lack of trust.
We avoid the fungibility trap by tokenizing market infrastructure, not individual diamonds. ANTW provides institutional participants access to digital rails for the diamond market.
24/7 instant settlement for professional diamond trades. Tiered access model with premium benefits for ANTW token holders.
Banks can accept ANTW as standardized, liquid, easily manageable collateral for loans, managed by smart contracts.
Real-time, on-chain visibility into aggregate diamond market activity. Enhanced price discovery and risk management.
Founded in 1973, with roots in Antwerp's diamond trade since 1447, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre is the official representative of the Belgian diamond sector and the world's most trusted diamond hub.
Home to 1,470 diamond companies and four of the world's 29 registered diamond bourses. Every diamond entering or leaving Europe passes through The Diamond Office for certification.
Track settlement volumes, token performance, and institutional participation in real-time.
$2,431.29
Per carat USD (24h change)
Last updated: 2/10/2026, 12:07:28 AM
Data source: OpenFacet.net - GIA-certified natural diamond prices
| Carat | Color | Clarity | Cut | Per Carat | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | H | SI1 | Excellent | $1,091.34 | $545.67 |
| 0.7 | G | VS2 | Excellent | $1,861.4 | $1,302.98 |
| 0.9 | G | VS2 | Excellent | $2,715.13 | $2,443.61 |
| 1 | G | VS2 | Excellent | $3,080.09 | $3,080.09 |
| 1 | F | VS1 | Excellent | $4,253.94 | $4,253.94 |
| 1.5 | H | SI1 | Excellent | $4,046.17 | $6,069.25 |
| 2 | I | SI2 | Excellent | $5,008.08 | $10,016.17 |
USD/ct
Min - Max
Standard deviation
30 days
The Antwerp Protocol serves banks, asset managers, and professional diamond market participants—not retail speculators.
The Antwerp Protocol is designed from day one to comply with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. We are engaging proactively with the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) to ensure full regulatory alignment.
Positioned as an "Infrastructure Access Right" under MiCA framework
All participants adhere to EU's Anti-Money Laundering directives
Regular third-party audits and real-time on-chain visibility
Everything you need to know about the Antwerp Protocol
ANTW is not a diamond-backed token. Instead, it provides institutional participants with access to the Antwerp Protocol's settlement infrastructure, collateral systems, and market data. By holding and staking ANTW, institutions gain tiered access to premium features like instant settlement, reduced fees, and priority support.
Staking ANTW tokens unlocks different tiers of service:
The Antwerp Protocol provides instant, 24/7 settlement for professional diamond trades. When two institutional participants agree on a trade, the settlement is executed on-chain using smart contracts. The protocol handles the transfer of ANTW tokens as settlement confirmation, while the physical diamonds remain in the participants' custody. This separates the settlement layer from the physical asset, eliminating the fungibility problem that plagued previous diamond tokenization attempts.
Yes. The Antwerp Protocol is designed from day one to comply with the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. We are engaging proactively with the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) to ensure full regulatory alignment. All participants must complete KYC/AML verification, and we maintain transparent reserves with regular third-party audits. The protocol is positioned as an "Infrastructure Access Right" under the MiCA framework.
The Antwerp Protocol is designed for institutional participants only—banks, asset managers, and professional diamond market participants. Retail investors are not the target audience. All participants must complete institutional-grade KYC verification and meet minimum participation requirements. We are currently onboarding pilot partners for the initial launch.
Security is our top priority. All smart contracts undergo multiple independent security audits before deployment. Diamond reserves are held in insured custody by Malca-Amit with Lloyd's insurance coverage. The protocol provides real-time on-chain transparency into reserve composition and settlement volumes. Governance is controlled by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) to ensure long-term stability and alignment with the diamond industry's interests.
If you represent a bank, asset manager, or diamond trading institution, please contact our institutional team through the contact form. We'll schedule a consultation to discuss participation requirements, technical integration, and pilot program details. Initial participants will receive priority access and preferential terms during the launch phase.