Securitize will launch "real" rather than "synthetic" stocks on the chain

Securitize announced plans to launch on-chain stock products in the coming months, aiming for the first quarter of 2026.

The company's products will be "real, regulated shares," issued on-chain, recorded in the issuer's equity structure, and representing full shareholder rights, including dividends and proxy voting. Securitize stated that this is not a synthetic price tracker or an IOU provided by a custodian. The company aims to eliminate the barriers between traditional issued shares and their on-chain counterparts, stating that "the tokens themselves are legally recognized shares."