Securitize brings tokenized Apple, Nvidia and other U.S. stocks to Solana with full share backing
Securitize has rolled out tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana, beginning with names including Apple, Nvidia and Strategy. The tokens are backed one-to-one by real shares, pass through dividends and settle using USDC.
Securitize has introduced tokenized versions of U.S. stocks on the Solana network. The first listed examples include Apple, Nvidia, and Strategy, with the company indicating other U.S. equities may follow. Each token is tied one-to-one to an actual share, according to the available details.
The tokens are designed to pass through dividends and settle transactions in USDC. This approach places familiar equity exposure into a blockchain-based format, while the full share backing aims to connect digital tokens directly to underlying stock ownership.
This development could affect retail and institutional investors by making U.S. equity exposure accessible through blockchain wallets and USDC settlement, potentially broadening participation but also introducing new custody, regulatory, and technical risks. It may also influence how brokerages, issuers, and blockchain networks compete, while dividend pass-through and one-to-one backing could shape trust in tokenized assets. The societal impact may depend on safeguards, transparency, and whether such products remain tied to real shares.