OFA Group Clarifies Scope and Positioning of Hearth Platform as Non-Custodial Technology Infrastructure

OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) clarified that its Hearth platform, operated by wholly owned subsidiary Hearth Labs, is a non-custodial, technology-only infrastructure for digital record-keeping, data representation, and workflow coordination for real-world assets.

Rhea-AI Summary

OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) clarified that its Hearth platform, operated by wholly owned subsidiary Hearth Labs, is a non-custodial, technology-only infrastructure for digital record-keeping, data representation, and workflow coordination for real-world assets. The company said Hearth will not hold funds, act as an intermediary, facilitate securities offerings, provide trading/marketplace services, or receive transaction- or asset-linked compensation.

At launch, Hearth’s features are limited to digital identification and mapping, lifecycle event tracking, document hashing/audit trails, and compliance workflow tools; NFTs produced by Hearth are described as technical reference artifacts only.

Positive

• Operated by a wholly owned subsidiary, Hearth Labs
• Clear non-custodial positioning reduces custody-related legal risk
• Launch scope limited to infrastructure reduces near-term regulatory exposure
• NFTs limited to record-referencing and audit-support only

Negative

• Platform will not generate transaction-based or asset-linked revenue
• No trading, marketplace, or liquidity features limits commercial monetization
• Hearth does not convey ownership or economic rights via tokens

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News Market Reaction – OFAL

On Jan 27, the first trading day after this news, OFAL closed 5.76% below the previous close.

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 26

5 events

1. Jan 26

   Hearth launch

   24h Move

   +4.6%

   Launch of Hearth real‑world asset tokenization platform via Hearth Labs.

2. Jan 15

   QikBIM deployment

   24h Move

   -3.1%

   Official commercial deployment of QikBIM AI BIM automation platform.

3. Dec 30

   Platform launches set

   24h Move

   +12.7%

   Confirmation of 2026 commercial launches for QikBIM and RWA platform.

4. Dec 18

   Hearth beta phase

   24h Move

   +0.8%

   Hearth Labs’ RWA launchpad moves into beta with internal users.

5. Dec 17

   Nasdaq deficiency

   24h Move

   -0.8%

   Nasdaq notice for minimum bid price deficiency and compliance timeline.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

non-custodial, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), NFTs

3 terms

non-custodial financial

"designed exclusively as a non-custodial, technology-only infrastructure platform"

Non-custodial means that individuals have full control over their own assets without relying on a third party to hold or manage them. Think of it like keeping your money in your own wallet instead of a bank’s safe deposit box; you are responsible for safeguarding and using your assets directly. For investors, this offers greater privacy and control, but also requires more responsibility for security.

non-fungible tokens (NFTs) technical

"Any digital tokens or identifiers generated through Hearth function solely as non-fungible tokens (NFTs)"

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital certificates recorded on a public digital ledger that prove ownership and authenticity of a specific digital item—like a piece of art, a collectible, or a right to use content. They matter to investors because they create new markets for buying, selling and licensing unique digital assets; value depends on rarity, demand and provenance, so prices can rise or fall sharply and liquidity and future resale value are often uncertain.

NFTs technical

"Such NFTs: Do not represent securities, investment contracts, or financial instruments"

Unique digital certificates recorded on a secure digital ledger that prove ownership of a specific digital item or limited right — for example art, a collectible, a piece of music or virtual property. Think of them like owning a rare trading card or signed print, but stored digitally. Investors care because NFTs create a new class of assets with potential upside from scarcity and royalties, but they can be highly volatile, illiquid and dependent on platform and legal risks.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL), a publicly traded company operating at the intersection of architecture, technology, and asset management, today issued the following clarification regarding the scope, functionality, and regulatory positioning of its Hearth platform.

This clarification is intended to provide additional transparency following Hearth’s initial launch announcement on January 26, 2026 and to ensure accurate understanding of the platform’s role within OFA Group’s broader digital infrastructure strategy.

Clarification of Platform Nature

Hearth is operated by Hearth Labs, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of OFA Group, and is designed exclusively as a non-custodial, technology-only infrastructure platform supporting digital record-keeping, data representation, and workflow coordination for real-world assets.

Hearth does not:

• Hold, custody, or control funds or assets
• Act as an issuer, distributor, broker, dealer, placement agent, or intermediary
• Facilitate investment decisions, capital raising, or securities offerings
• Provide trading, exchange, liquidity, pricing, or marketplace functionality
• Receive transaction-based, success-based, or asset-linked compensation
• Convey ownership, economic, or profit-participation rights through digital tokens or records

Scope of Platform Functionality

At launch, Hearth’s functionality is limited strictly to technology services, including:

• Digital identification and reference mapping of asset-level information
• Lifecycle event tracking and status updates based on off-platform legal and commercial actions
• Document hashing and audit-trail support for externally executed transactions
• Compliance-oriented workflow tools, including access controls and disclosure coordination

All asset ownership, financing, issuance, and investor engagement activities—where applicable—occur outside of the Hearth platform and are conducted by independent third parties or affiliated entities operating under their own legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks.

Relationship to OFA-Affiliated Assets

Certain OFA-affiliated entities may utilize Hearth solely as a technology tool to support internal data coordination and record-keeping related to assets developed or managed within OFA Group’s broader ecosystem.

Use of Hearth by any OFA-affiliated entity does not constitute issuance, distribution, or marketing of securities by Hearth or by OFA Group, nor does it imply that Hearth participates in, sponsors, or endorses any asset-level financial product.

Tokenization Clarification

Any digital tokens or identifiers generated through Hearth function solely as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used as technical reference artifacts, reflecting the existence, identity, or status of underlying records or lifecycle events.

Such NFTs:

• Do not represent securities, investment contracts, or financial instruments
• Do not entitle holders to cash flows, returns, or asset ownership
• Are not marketed, sold, or distributed as investments
• Are not designed for secondary trading, liquidity, or speculative use

Hearth’s generation of NFTs is limited to record-referencing and audit-support purposes only.

Forward Platform Development

OFA Group continues to evaluate potential future enhancements to Hearth strictly within a technology-infrastructure framework. Any future functionality will be assessed and implemented, if at all, only where consistent with Hearth’s non-custodial, non-financial role and applicable regulatory considerations.

No secondary trading, liquidity features, or investor-facing marketplace functionality are part of Hearth’s current operations.

Strategic Context

Hearth forms part of OFA Group’s broader initiative to modernize internal systems and digital infrastructure supporting the built environment. The platform is intended to enhance transparency, data integrity, and operational coordination across complex asset lifecycles, without engaging in regulated financial activities.

Informational Purpose Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only. Use of the Hearth platform is governed solely by the applicable terms and conditions, user agreements, and platform documentation made available by Hearth Labs, Inc. Users should rely only on such governing materials when accessing or using the platform.

About Hearth Labs, Inc.

Hearth Labs, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of OFA Group focused on the development and operation of technology infrastructure for digital record-keeping and asset-related data systems.

About OFA Group

OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL) is a publicly traded company operating across architecture, technology, and asset management. Through its platforms and subsidiaries, OFA develops design-led solutions and digital infrastructure supporting the evolution of the built environment.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. OFA Group undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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FAQ

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What did OFA Group (OFAL) announce about Hearth on January 26, 2026?

OFA Group clarified Hearth is a non-custodial, technology-only platform for record-keeping and workflow coordination, not a custody or trading service.

Does Hearth (OFAL) hold funds or custody assets?

No; the company says Hearth does not hold, custody, or control funds or assets.

Will Hearth NFTs issued by OFAL represent ownership or cash flows?

No; Hearth NFTs are described as technical reference artifacts and do not entitle holders to ownership or cash flows.

Can investors trade tokens generated by Hearth (OFAL) on secondary markets?

Hearth tokens are not designed for secondary trading, liquidity, or speculative use according to the clarification.

What functionality will Hearth provide at launch for OFAL?

At launch Hearth offers digital identification/mapping, lifecycle event tracking, document hashing/audit trails, and compliance workflow tools.

Will Hearth facilitate securities issuance or capital raising for OFAL-affiliated assets?

No; the company states all issuance, financing, and investor engagement occur outside Hearth and under separate legal frameworks.