Republic, a global investment platform, has revealed plans to turn shares of Animoca Brands into digital tokens on the Solana blockchain — a move that could change how people invest in private companies.
This could open the door for investors everywhere to invest in Animoca Brands, a leading Web3 company with stakes in more than 600 blockchain projects.
Opening Access to a Private Giant
Because Animoca Brands isn’t listed on any public stock exchange, buying its shares has mostly been possible only through private over-the-counter deals, something that’s often limited and hard for most investors to access.
Republic aims to change that by turning Animoca’s equity into digital tokens on Solana, which can then be held and traded by investors globally.
The company says the move will bring greater transparency and efficiency to investing in private firms, while expanding access beyond traditional institutional channels. The tokenized shares will be minted on Solana and sent directly to investors’ wallets, with trading handled on Republic’s global marketplace. Further details of the tokenization process are expected to be announced soon.
“Our initiative to tokenize Animoca Brands’ equity represents a meaningful development in the convergence of traditional finance with blockchain-based solutions, setting a precedent for how companies can structure their equity for the future. We’re excited to bring this opportunity to market,” said Andrew Durgee, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Republic.
Why Solana Matters
Solana’s blockchain has been chosen for its high transaction speed and scalability, qualities that Republic believes are key to handling tokenized equity at a global scale.
Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, said, “Tokenizing Animoca Brands’ equity on Solana showcases what Internet Capital Markets make possible — instant, global access to private company ownership. Solana’s high-performance infrastructure ensures that tokenized shares can move with the same speed and efficiency as the internet itself.”
Aligning With Animoca’s Vision
For Animoca Brands, this step fits into its larger goal of giving more people a chance to own digital assets and making investment opportunities open to a wider audience.
“This tokenization aligns strongly with Animoca Brands’ position as a Web3 leader, providing novel options for investors to tokenize and trade their holdings as well as broaden investment accessibility for a wider market,” said Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Animoca Brands.
A Step Toward Broader Participation
Republic has built one of the largest investment communities in the sector, with more than 3 million members across 150 countries and over $3 billion deployed across 2,500 companies. Animoca Brands is planning to tokenize its equity, creating a blockchain-based form of its shares.
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