“One of the pioneering firms in web3 solutions, digital assets and tokenization, recognized for its innovation and solid reputation across Spain and Latin America.”
Jorge CorredorLawyer, Rincón Cuéllar & Asociados
We are your blockchain development company in Singapore
We build blockchain products for companies in Singapore with our in-house team, starting from the line MAS draws between digital payment token services and tokenized capital markets products.
Tell us about your project
Blockchain development in Singapore, from idea to production
We take your use case to a product that can be launched, operated and extended. The same team designs the architecture, writes the contracts and connects them to your systems.
Tell us what you want to buildThe Singapore framework, from the architecture
First we decide whether the product is a digital payment token service or a tokenized capital markets product. A payments licence does not cover securities, and since 2024 custody and certain dealing activities fall within scope even without holding the tokens.
Contracts ready for audit
We write your business logic with tests and peer review, and leave the code ready for an external audit and a phased deployment before production.
In English, on your schedule and in writing
You work in English, or in Spanish if your team prefers, with the people who design and write the code. Meetings fall in your business hours, and the rest moves forward in writing, through shared documentation and a stable technical channel.
A foundation your team understands
We document the code and plan deployments and monitoring, so your team can maintain the product and keep adding features without depending on us.
Services
Blockchain development services in Singapore
We cover the full Web3 product lifecycle, from idea and MVP through to mainnet, audits and maintenance.
Connect your operations
Represent assets and rights
Use cases
Blockchain use cases in Singapore
Singapore already recognises electronic bills of lading, is trialling tokenized bills and accepts international carbon credits under its carbon tax; these cases build on that.
Electronic bills of lading
Since 19 March 2021 the Electronic Transactions Act has incorporated the MLETR model law: an electronic bill of lading is legally equivalent to a paper one.
Blockchain for Supply Chain & Logistics
Tokenized bills
In 2026 MAS is trialling tokenized bills for institutional investors, settled with wholesale CBDC on the SGD Testnet; the first auction was scheduled for 21 September.
Blockchain for Banking & Finance
International carbon credits
Since 1 January 2024, facilities subject to the carbon tax may offset up to 5% of their taxable emissions with eligible international carbon credits.
Blockchain for Energy & Sustainability
Verifiable academic certificates
Polytechnics, autonomous universities and ITE issue certificates through OpenCerts, where an employer checks the document is intact, who issued it and whether it was revoked.
Blockchain for Education
Technologies we build blockchain with in Singapore
Our stack covers every layer of your product: smart contracts, blockchain networks and integration with your systems. It is what we use to build, test and deploy software tailored to your business.
- Solidity
The smart contract language for verifiable rules on EVM networks.
- Rust
Performance and memory safety for contracts, nodes and Web3 tooling.
- Ethereum
EVM contracts, tokens and final settlement on an open Proof of Stake network.
- Hardhat
An environment to compile, test and deploy contracts on EVM networks from Node.
- Foundry
Solidity tests, invariant fuzzing and command-line tooling for EVM networks.
- Chainlink
Oracles for external data, randomness and cross-chain messaging for contracts.
- Polygon
Polygon PoS: EVM contracts secured by its own validators, with low fees.
- Solana
Programs, accounts and parallel execution on a high-throughput layer 1.
- OpenZeppelin
Audited Solidity contracts for tokens, access control and upgradeable systems.
Singapore: MAS / PSA · SFA
Blockchain regulatory framework in Singapore
Singapore separates digital payment token services, regulated by the Payment Services Act, from tokenized capital markets products, which follow the Securities and Futures Act and need a CMS licence for regulated activities. MAS administers both regimes, and its November 2025 tokenization guide looks at the rights a token carries, not its label. Serving only overseas customers from Singapore falls under the DTSP regime, where MAS says it will generally not grant licences. The dedicated framework for stablecoins is still under legislative consultation.
See blockchain regulation in SingaporeSingapore framework
Milestones enabling blockchain in Singapore
The dates that shape licensing for digital payment token services and the treatment of tokenized products in Singapore. Each milestone links to its source.
See the regulation guide for SingaporePayment Services Act commences
The payment services licensing and supervision regime begins.
Payment Services Act commencement datesPayment services perimeter expands
The reform brings additional DPT services within scope; custody protection applies in stages.
MAS: payment service expansionRegime for exclusively overseas services
The DTSP regime requires affected operators to be licensed, with no transitional arrangement: unlicensed operators had to suspend or cease that activity by the commencement date.
MAS: DTSP clarificationCapital markets tokenization guide
MAS details assessment of products, activities, rights and risks.
MAS guide, 14 November update
Reviews in Singapore
What do our clients think of Metlabs?
“We structured the tokenization of real estate projects with them, and I value the team's ability to understand our corporate needs and genuinely solve them.”
Joan MejíaManager, GLOBYNE
“They advised us on the feasibility of tokenizing real estate assets in Uruguay with direct, cordial treatment. A professional team, responsive and always available.”
Álvaro Silva SantamaríaCEO, Sp Inmuebles
“Great professionals at structuring tokenized projects, with technical command and attention to detail that inspire full confidence at every stage of the work.”
Francisco BetancourtVerified Google review
“As a blockchain lawyer, I value their experience and professionalism in consulting and executing tokenization projects. Technology partners you can fully trust.”
Vanessa RivasBlockchain lawyer, El Salvador
“Great professionals, very attentive to their clients and always mindful of every detail. Working with their team has been a genuine pleasure from start to finish.”
CriptorentVerified Google review
“A very professional yet approachable company that empathizes with your doubts and needs. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs with a tokenization project.”
Javier EspasaTokenization entrepreneur
“Exceptional in every sense. From legal support I value their rigor and transparency: working with Metlabs means professionalism, innovation and security.”
Pedro A. Agúndez MéndezGoogle Local Guide
“Excellent service across blockchain development, asset tokenization and consulting. A very professional team that I recommend wholeheartedly, without reservation.”
José Luis DíazVerified Google review
“I have worked with them on several projects and they are very professional. A guarantee that everything turns out perfectly. Without a doubt, 100% recommended.”
Ignacio Fernández JiménezVerified Google review
“One of the pioneering firms in web3 solutions, digital assets and tokenization, recognized for its innovation and solid reputation across Spain and Latin America.”
Jorge CorredorLawyer, Rincón Cuéllar & Asociados
“Great professionals at structuring tokenized projects, with technical command and attention to detail that inspire full confidence at every stage of the work.”
Francisco BetancourtVerified Google review
“A very professional yet approachable company that empathizes with your doubts and needs. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs with a tokenization project.”
Javier EspasaTokenization entrepreneur
“I have worked with them on several projects and they are very professional. A guarantee that everything turns out perfectly. Without a doubt, 100% recommended.”
Ignacio Fernández JiménezVerified Google review
“We structured the tokenization of real estate projects with them, and I value the team's ability to understand our corporate needs and genuinely solve them.”
Joan MejíaManager, GLOBYNE
“As a blockchain lawyer, I value their experience and professionalism in consulting and executing tokenization projects. Technology partners you can fully trust.”
Vanessa RivasBlockchain lawyer, El Salvador
“Exceptional in every sense. From legal support I value their rigor and transparency: working with Metlabs means professionalism, innovation and security.”
Pedro A. Agúndez MéndezGoogle Local Guide
“They advised us on the feasibility of tokenizing real estate assets in Uruguay with direct, cordial treatment. A professional team, responsive and always available.”
Álvaro Silva SantamaríaCEO, Sp Inmuebles
“Great professionals, very attentive to their clients and always mindful of every detail. Working with their team has been a genuine pleasure from start to finish.”
CriptorentVerified Google review
“Excellent service across blockchain development, asset tokenization and consulting. A very professional team that I recommend wholeheartedly, without reservation.”
José Luis DíazVerified Google review
Security
Security in blockchain development in Singapore
Every delivery goes through the same checklist before it reaches mainnet. What changes between projects is the depth of each control, because an MVP does not carry the same risk as a contract that holds third-party funds.
Before mainnet
- Roles and permissions defined for every critical function
- Unit and invariant tests, and fuzzing on the logic that moves value
- Static analysis and peer review of every change
- Multisig and timelock on administration when the risk justifies it
- Custody and rotation of the deployment keys agreed
- External audit when the value at risk requires it
We work with leading audit firms
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about blockchain development in Singapore
What we are asked before a project starts.
Talk to our teamWhich regulations apply to a blockchain project in Singapore?
It depends on what each company does and on the right the token represents. Digital payment token services, including custody and certain dealing activities since the April 2024 expansion, need a licence under the Payment Services Act. A tokenized issue of debt, shares or fund units keeps the offering and distribution requirements of the Securities and Futures Act. Serving only overseas customers falls under the DTSP regime. We analyse the fit of your case before writing any code.
Do you work with both startups and established companies?
Yes. We support startups from MVP validation to a product they can present in a funding round, and established companies on tokenization, traceability and digital identity projects with demanding compliance requirements. In every case, smart contracts go through tests and review before they reach mainnet.
How do you work with Singapore companies?
In English, or in Spanish if you prefer, in direct contact with the people who design and build the product. Meetings are set during Singapore office hours; the rest of the work moves forward through shared documentation, written decisions and a stable technical channel.
How long does blockchain development take?
It depends on product complexity, integrations and the level of review required. Before development we set scope, dependencies and deliverables for each phase, so you can decide what reaches production first and what waits for a second iteration. That way an MVP is never mistaken for a complete architecture.
Which blockchain network is right for my project?
We do not pick a network because it is fashionable. For EVM projects we compare Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum or Base on finality, costs, tooling, interoperability, custody and compliance, and we consider non-EVM networks when they fit better. The recommendation covers contracts, indexing, wallets and operations, and starts from the product requirements and who will use it.
Let's build the rails for your project in Singapore
Tell us about your case and we'll propose architecture, timeline and budget within a week.
Where we work in Singapore
We work remotely with teams throughout the country, and on site where the project calls for it.
Territorial coverage
- Central Region
- East Region
- North Region
- North-East Region
- West Region
Blog
Articles on tokenization
Real Asset Tokenization: How RWA Tokenization Works
How to structure an RWA project: holder rights, issuance, recordkeeping, payments and recovery. What blockchain adds and what depends on the legal arrangement.
OpenZeppelin and ERC-3643: how a security token is built
What OpenZeppelin libraries and ERC-3643 controls provide, and what a securities issuance also requires: rights, permissions, operations and review.
Carbon credit tokenization companies: roles and selection
Carbon credit tokenization companies by role: registries, protocols and providers, and what to check on methodology, credit eligibility and retirement.
Where we are
Blockchain development in Singapore and worldwide
Metlabs Offices
Av. García Sabell, 1, Edificio Proa 15009 A Coruña, Spain
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