Secure Taunting ‘Real’ Stock Tokens, Touts DeFi Tie-In
Securitize, a company focused on the tokenization of securities, said on Tuesday that it plans to launch an onchain trading experience, the first to comply with public shares issued as tokens that represent real share ownership.
According to the announcement, the issuance of shares of the securities is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. The company said the offer was designed to remove structures that reflect their value without transferring ownership.
He also said that trading will be offered through a “swap-style” interface familiar to users of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Securities argued, native tokens represent actual ownership of shares, held on-chain but largely traded through traditional offchain processes. The advantage is that buyers and sellers can trade in real-time “absolutely off-chain,” even during hours when traditional markets are closed.
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A compliant stock ecosystem
Securities criticized the recent wave of tokens, saying they “offer exposure, not ownership.” The company said some products are based on special-purpose vehicles or offshore structures, which could increase relative risk or create price inconsistencies.
He also criticized tokenized equity products, which he said were “non-compliant as they are issued as unlicensed assets without the need for Know Your Customer (KYC) or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls.”
Still, the company says the traditional stock infrastructure is outdated and needs to be dismantled and rebuilt, adding that when investors “hold shares in their own name, settlement takes at least a day.”
If a token is necessary at the public market level, it must protect ownership, real guarantees and investor protection.
The securitization process is built on mandated safeguards and compliance requirements, including controls that limit transfers to authorized or authorized wallets.
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Regulated shares are making their way to DeFi
Securitize said it was registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and acted as a transfer agent for the shares. Transfer agents maintain shareholder records and process changes in ownership. Combining that role with blockchain-based mining, the company says its tokens will be legally recognized shares rather than proxy claims.
The biggest opportunity is programmability, or the ability of tokenized securities to interact with smart contracts and onchain financial applications, so expect discounted instant settlement as a major selling point.
He also argued that this programming approach would enable the integration of token securities with DeFi platforms.
“This isn't about replacing traditional finance, it's about enhancing it,” Securities said.
