Why a Tokenized Stock Is Not Always a Share

Key Takeaways Securitize launched tokenized security entitlements for 12 U.S. stocks on Solana. The company says each token is backed 1:1 by an underlying share. Holders own a security entitlement through Securitize Markets. Dividends and applicable voting rights are designed to pass through that structure. Direct registration depends on a later issuer and transfer-agent process. The words behind Securitize’s new stock tokens On October 8, Securitize launched Securitize Stocks , a Solana-based offering tied to 12 U.S. equities, including Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Tesla, Amazon and Netflix.