Securitize (SECZ) began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. On the same day, the tokenization specialist made history by launching issuer-sponsored tokenized versions of its Class A common stock on Solana and Avalanche, representing approximately $295 million in tokenized equity. The dual debut makes Securitize the first company to go public and bring its own stock onchain simultaneously.
Tokenization, not wrappers
Here’s the special thing: Securitize’s approach differs from third-party tokenized stock products. Tokenized SECZ represents direct ownership of NYSE-listed common stock, and not a synthetic product or offshore wrapper. For instance, holders retain full shareholder rights, including voting rights and dividends.
CEO Carlos Domingo put it this way: “A validation of Securitize’s long-held belief that public equities will move onchain.” Furthermore, the company chose Solana and Avalanche for speed, low costs, and mature developer ecosystems, aiming to create a multichain foundation from day one to maximize accessibility.
“Tokenize the World”: Securitize’s bigger ambition
“Tokenize the World.” That’s how Securitize summed up its mission in the announcement of its NYSE debut. You might think it’s just a marketing phrase, but in the current context, it’s a reflection of the company’s long-held belief that public equities will eventually move onchain.
With its own shares now tokenized on the blockchain, Securitize has turned its product into its own proof-of-concept (PoC). Going further, the move also strengthens the company’s ecosystem: as a public company, Securitize gains credibility with the large financial institutions that will ultimately drive tokenization adoption.
Nevertheless, the company is already in conversations with major investment banks about distributing initial public offering (IPO) allocations in tokenized form to crypto investors within three to six months. If that happens, the “tokenize the world” vision moves from tagline to reality.
Beyond the debut
This whole NYSE listing is basically a masterclass in how Securitize has built everything in-house, from their own Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered broker-dealer to their trading system. Their president, Brett Redfearn, mentioned they are already chatting with big investment firms about what’s to come.
With over $4 billion in tokenized assets and partners including BlackRock and Apollo, Securitize is betting that its own stock tokenization will become a blueprint for others.
