superstate has introduced Opening Bell, a platform enabling SEC-registered public shares to be issued and traded directly on blockchains, starting with Solana.
SOL Strategies, a Canadian company focused on Solana infrastructure, will be the first to list shares via this new system. This move integrates public capital markets with digital assets.
Superstate’s infrastructure allows companies to issue real, authorized equity on-chain, not synthetic tokens. These shares are fully transferrable, programmable, and settle in real-time.
robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate, said, “this is a game-changer for capital markets. We’re bringing real equities into DeFi,making them accessible to global investors.”
Opening Bell is for public firms and late-stage private companies seeking blockchain-native investor access.It uses the same infrastructure as Superstate’s earlier tokenized funds.
SOL Strategies plans to use Opening Bell for a dual-market presence. CEO Leah Wald explained, “These initiatives complement our capital markets strategy. A Nasdaq crosslist offers broader institutional access,while blockchain-based equity engages forward-thinking investors.”
Wald added, “We’re taking a compliance-focused approach to ensure a seamless investor experience across both platforms.”
Opening Bell aims for continuous trading and global participation, free from centralized exchange constraints. This launch explores new ways public equity can operate in the blockchain era.
