Securitize Debuts Tokenized Stock On Avalanche And Solana

Securitize has made history by becoming the first newly public company to debut on the New York Stock Exchange and simultaneously launch tokenized versions of its own shares on both Avalanche and Solana, opening a new chapter for blockchain-based equity markets.

A Landmark Day for Tokenized Equities

Securitize began trading on the NYSE on July 2, 2026, under the ticker SECZ, following the completion of its merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. Shares opened at $12.45 and closed the day at $12.30. The listing also came with an unusual twist: on the very same day, the company tokenized approximately $295 million of its Class A common stock on Solana and Avalanche, making it what the company describes as the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock ever launched at debut.

The tokens are intended to represent the same common stock trading on the NYSE rather than a synthetic product, offshore wrapper, or separate share class. Access to tokenized SECZ requires onboarding, identity verification, and KYC/AML checks, the same compliance process that applies to any regulated securities platform.

CEO Carlos Domingo framed the move as a statement of intent. "Bringing SECZ onchain is not just a milestone for Securitize," Domingo said. "It is a blueprint for public companies that want to use tokenization to create more efficient, transparent and useful ownership experiences for their shareholders."

What It Means for the Broader Market

Securitize, a tokenization specialist backed by BlackRock and ARK Invest, is no newcomer to the space. The company manages more than $4 billion in tokenized assets and counts Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck among its asset manager partners. Earlier this year, NYSE parent company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) partnered with Securitize to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities.

The choice of two blockchains rather than one is deliberate. Avalanche has developed subnet infrastructure specifically for regulated financial applications, while Solana's speed and low transaction costs make it attractive for high-frequency settlement scenarios. Company executives say the dual-chain approach enables 24-hour trading and broader global access to SECZ shares, and have suggested that tokenized IPOs could become common within the next year.

The move comes amid growing efforts to bring public equities onto blockchain rails, as Wall Street embraces tokenization and the debate over tokenization models intensifies. Citi has projected that tokenized securities could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimated the market could grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033.

Sources:
CoinDesk: Securitize Tokenizes $295M of Its Own Stock on Solana and Avalanche Amid NYSE Debut
Decrypt: Securitize Begins Trading on NYSE as Tokenized Shares Land on Solana, Avalanche
TheStreet Crypto: Securitize Brings Its Own Stock Onchain on Solana at NYSE Debut