Explosive Growth in Tokenized Equities

The market for tokenized stocks witnessed a remarkable 220% surge in July, reaching a total valuation of $53.6 million (excluding Exodus Movement's $260 million offering). This explosive growth pattern strikingly resembles the early days of decentralized finance (DeFi), when the sector ballooned from $1 billion to $100 billion within two years, according to Binance Research's latest analysis.

Market Potential and Adoption Metrics

Blockchain addresses holding tokenized equities skyrocketed from 1,600 in June to over 90,000 by July's end. Binance Research suggests this sector could capture a 【$1.3 trillion】 opportunity by tokenizing just 1% of global equities - a figure that would dwarf DeFi's peak market size. The report emphasizes:

——"July's growth signals a potential inflection point in the transition to hybrid finance systems"——

Platform Expansion and Unique Features

Major exchanges including Kraken and Bybit now list more than 60 tokenized blue-chip stocks through Backed Finance's xStocks platform. These blockchain-based versions offer distinct advantages:

• 24/7 trading availability
• Elimination of traditional commission fees
• Global transferability of assets

Beyond Traditional Market Replication

Kraken's Mark Greenberg cautions against simply recreating Wall Street on blockchain: "Tokenized equities must embody internet-native qualities - constant availability, self-directed access, and borderless participation." This philosophy aligns with the sector's potential to create entirely new financial paradigms rather than merely digitizing existing ones.

Infrastructure Demands and Future Outlook

The rapid growth is driving demand for more sophisticated DeFi infrastructure, creating a symbiotic relationship between the two sectors. As adoption accelerates, analysts predict tokenization could unlock unprecedented accessibility in global markets while maintaining compliance with existing financial regulations.