Securitize Makes History by Launching Tokenized NYSE Shares on Solana and Avalanche

Securitize has become the first publicly traded company to launch tokenized versions of its own common stock on the same day it debuted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Trading under the ticker SECZ, the BlackRock-backedtokenization firm simultaneously introduced approximately $266 million worth of tokenized shares on the Solana and Avalanche blockchains, creating what the company says is the world’s largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock. The milestone represents one of the clearest examples yet of traditional financial markets converging with blockchain technology.

Unlike most tokenized stocks currently available, SECZ represents the company’s actual common shares rather than synthetic assets or offshore wrappers. Eligible investors can own the same stock trading on the NYSE while accessing it through Securitize’s regulated blockchain platform, demonstrating how tokenization can operate within existing U.S. securities laws.

NYSE Debut Meets Blockchain Innovation

Securitize officially began trading on the NYSE after completing its merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald-backed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

On its first day as a public company, shares traded under the ticker SECZ while the company simultaneously issued blockchain-native versions of those same shares across the Solana and Avalanche networks. The stock gained more than 8% during its trading debut, reflecting strong investor interest in both the company and the rapidly growing tokenization sector.

The company says the dual launch demonstrates that public equities can successfully exist in both traditional financial markets and on blockchain networks at the same time.

Tokenized Shares Represent Real Ownership

One of the most important aspects of the launch is that SECZ is an issuer-sponsored tokenized security.

Unlike many existing tokenized stocks that simply mirror the price of publicly traded shares through third-party custodians, SECZ tokens represent ownership of the same common stock listed on the NYSE.

That means investors receive:

• Real ownership of company shares.
• Regulated securities protections.
• Blockchain-based settlement.
• Direct issuer participation.
• Access through Securitize’s regulated platform.

CEO Carlos Domingo emphasized that SECZ is “not a synthetic token or offshore wrapper,” but rather an on-chain version of the identical stock traded on the NYSE.

Why Solana and Avalanche Were Chosen

Securitize selected Solana and Avalanche as the first blockchain networks supporting SECZ.

Both blockchains have become leading platforms for institutional tokenization because they offer:

• High transaction speeds.
• Low network fees.
• Scalable infrastructure.
• Growing institutional adoption.
• Strong developer ecosystems.

The multichain approach also gives eligible investors flexibility while demonstrating how regulated securities can operate across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

Tokenization Continues Expanding Across Wall Street

Securitize has emerged as one of the leading infrastructure providers for tokenized real-world assets.

The company manages more than $4 billion in tokenized assets and has partnered with major financial institutions including BlackRock, Apollo, KKR, VanEck, and the New York Stock Exchange to bring traditional financial products onto blockchain rails.

Industry analysts estimate the tokenized securities market could grow into the trillions of dollars over the next decade as banks and asset managers increasingly adopt blockchain technology for issuing stocks, bonds, funds, and other financial instruments.

Traditional Markets Gain Blockchain Advantages

By placing publicly traded shares on-chain, Securitize hopes to unlock capabilities that are difficult to achieve through traditional financial infrastructure.

Potential benefits include:

• Faster settlement times.
• Programmable ownership.
• Improved transparency.
• Greater interoperability with decentralized finance.
• Expanded investment opportunities.

Company President Brett Redfearn, a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official, has previously stated that tokenization could significantly reduce friction throughout capital markets by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries.

A Blueprint for Future Public Companies

Rather than viewing the tokenization of SECZ as a one-time experiment, Securitize believes it provides a model other publicly traded companies can eventually follow.

If adopted more broadly, future IPOs could potentially issue traditional shares and blockchain-native shares simultaneously, giving investors greater flexibility while preserving full regulatory compliance.

The launch also demonstrates that tokenized securities can operate under existing U.S. securities laws without requiring entirely new regulatory frameworks.