Superstate has introduced Opening Bell, a platform enabling SEC-registered public shares to be issued and traded directly on blockchains, starting with Solana. This innovation bridges conventional capital markets with digital assets.
SOL Strategies, a Canadian company focused on Solana infrastructure, will be the first to list shares via this system. The move signifies a major shift in capital markets. Companies can now issue real, authorized equity on-chain, rather than synthetic tokens.
These shares are fully transferrable, programmable, and settle in real-time. Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate, stated, “We’re bringing real equities into DeFi, making them accessible to global investors.” Opening Bell is available to public firms and late-stage private companies seeking blockchain-native investor access.
superstate’s CEO highlighted, “This is a fundamental change in how we handle equities.” The shares are built on Superstate’s infrastructure, which powers tokenized funds like USTB and USCC. The platform aims for continuous trading and global participation, bypassing centralized exchange constraints.
SOL Strategies plans a dual-market presence using Opening Bell and a potential Nasdaq listing. CEO Leah Wald explained, “Our strategy aligns with our commitment to blockchain while maintaining traditional capital access. A Nasdaq crosslist will attract institutional investors and enhance liquidity.
Opening Bell supports real-time, global trading. It’s a step towards integrating public equity with blockchain technology. superstate and SOL Strategies are pioneering this new era in capital markets.
