The boundary between traditional financial assets and decentralized networks is being substantially dismantled, as Securitize (SECZ.US) has confirmed the official launch of 12 tokenized products backed by real stocks on the Solana public blockchain.
This move marks the first time regulated financial services have connected on a large scale to Solana's trading infrastructure, offering eligible investors a new way to hold equity in well-known companies such as Apple (AAPL.US) and Microsoft (MSFT.US) through digital tokens, extending blockchain applications from cryptocurrencies and stablecoins further into the realm of traditional securities.
From a product architecture perspective, the initial list of 12 companies is highly representative, including Apple (AAPL.US), Microsoft (MSFT.US), NVIDIA (NVDA.US), Alphabet (GOOGL.US) (Google's parent company), Tesla (TSLA.US), Meta (META.US), Amazon (AMZN.US), Netflix (NFLX.US), Circle (CRCL.US), SpaceX (SPCX.US), Strategy (MSTR.US), and Palantir (PLTR.US).
Each of these targets corresponds to one real share held in a segregated account, with an explicit commitment that the shares will not be lent out, thereby eliminating market concerns about the safety of the underlying assets.
According to data compiled by Woofun AI, the service is being advanced by Securitize Markets, LLC as a US broker-dealer within a regulated framework. Investors must complete identity verification and registration procedures before trading, and service availability varies across different regions. Trade settlement is uniformly conducted using USDC and stored in certified Solana wallets.
It is worth noting that the platform currently claims to offer trading services five days a week around the clock, while seven-day uninterrupted trading is only a planned feature that has not yet been implemented. Jump Trading has been designated as the market maker supporting this initial Solana launch, responsible for providing liquidity support. In the EU market, Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A. is responsible for service provision.
Despite the introduction of blockchain-based ownership mechanisms, tokenized stocks do not automatically confer rights entirely equivalent to traditional stock registration. Securitize (SECZ.US) has clearly stated that token holders actually own the corresponding securities interests through intermediary institutions, and investors must convert their held tokens into formal shareholder status in accordance with relevant regulations in order to exercise full rights.
Dividend payments and shareholder voting rights are mentioned, but must comply with relevant withholding tax rules and product terms, and the specific rights depend on the particular product type. More critically, the listed companies themselves have not provided support or endorsement for these tokenized products, meaning investors face contractual-based financial interests rather than direct participation in corporate governance.
This structure preserves the transparency and convenience of blockchain while strictly adhering to the compliance requirements of traditional securities law, but it also brings complexity and indirectness to the exercise of rights.
This launch is a key step following the October 8 announcement of the Securitize Stocks service, which was confirmed and implemented again on October 23. It reveals the cautious path traditional financial institutions take when embracing blockchain technology: gradually opening trading permissions while ensuring compliance and asset safety.
As more institutions explore similar models, tokenized stocks are expected to become an important bridge connecting traditional capital markets with the Web3 ecosystem, but the clarity of their legal status and the practical effectiveness of user rights remain core variables determining their long-term scalability.
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