Tokenizing equities: near-instant settlement, 24/7 access and fractional ownership for the world's deepest capital markets.

On March 18, 2026, the SEC approved Nasdaq's proposal to trade tokenized versions of major stocks and index ETFs on blockchain rails. This is no longer a concept — it is live regulatory infrastructure, and the entire $126 trillion U.S. equity market is now moving toward it.

— THE OPPORTUNITY

The world's deepest capital markets are moving onto blockchain rails.

Traditional stock markets still rely on T+1 settlement cycles that lock up capital unnecessarily. Tokenized equities enable near-instant, programmable settlement — freeing capital sooner, opening 24/7 access, and supporting fractional ownership of high-priced shares. J.P. Morgan estimates this could cut asset management costs by roughly a fifth; the WEF estimates $15–$20B in annual industry savings.

$126T

Total U.S. equity market now moving onto blockchain rails

$126T

Total U.S. equity market now moving onto blockchain rails

~2,900%

Growth in tokenized equities to ~$963M by Jan 2026 from $32M a year prior

~2,900%

Growth in tokenized equities to ~$963M by Jan 2026 from $32M a year prior

~20%

J.P. Morgan: asset management cost reduction with instantaneous settlement

~20%

J.P. Morgan: asset management cost reduction with instantaneous settlement

$15-$20B/yr

WEF: annual operational savings for the financial industry from tokenization

$15-$20B/yr

WEF: annual operational savings for the financial industry from tokenization

— WHY IT’S COMPLEX

Equity tokenization is complex.
Here is where most programs fail.

01

Securities-law compliance

Tokenized shares are still securities. Issuance, distribution, and secondary trading have to clear the rules of every jurisdiction the token touches — including transfer-agent obligations, accredited-investor rules and disclosure regimes. Getting the legal wrapper wrong is the most expensive mistake in the stack.

01

Securities-law compliance

Tokenized shares are still securities. Issuance, distribution, and secondary trading have to clear the rules of every jurisdiction the token touches — including transfer-agent obligations, accredited-investor rules and disclosure regimes. Getting the legal wrapper wrong is the most expensive mistake in the stack.

01

Securities-law compliance

Tokenized shares are still securities. Issuance, distribution, and secondary trading have to clear the rules of every jurisdiction the token touches — including transfer-agent obligations, accredited-investor rules and disclosure regimes. Getting the legal wrapper wrong is the most expensive mistake in the stack.

01

Securities-law compliance

Tokenized shares are still securities. Issuance, distribution, and secondary trading have to clear the rules of every jurisdiction the token touches — including transfer-agent obligations, accredited-investor rules and disclosure regimes. Getting the legal wrapper wrong is the most expensive mistake in the stack.

02

Cap table and registry integrity

A tokenized cap table must reconcile to the issuer's official record at all times. That means programmable transfer restrictions, accurate beneficial-ownership tracking and a registry that holds up to audit. Most tokenization platforms treat this as a downstream problem; for equities, it has to be designed in from the start.

02

Cap table and registry integrity

A tokenized cap table must reconcile to the issuer's official record at all times. That means programmable transfer restrictions, accurate beneficial-ownership tracking and a registry that holds up to audit. Most tokenization platforms treat this as a downstream problem; for equities, it has to be designed in from the start.

02

Cap table and registry integrity

A tokenized cap table must reconcile to the issuer's official record at all times. That means programmable transfer restrictions, accurate beneficial-ownership tracking and a registry that holds up to audit. Most tokenization platforms treat this as a downstream problem; for equities, it has to be designed in from the start.

03

Distribution to qualified counterparties

Tokenized equities are only useful if they reach credible buyers — broker-dealers, funds and qualified investors who can participate at scale. That requires a distribution network, not a marketplace listing. Most issuance platforms underestimate the channel work.

03

Distribution to qualified counterparties

Tokenized equities are only useful if they reach credible buyers — broker-dealers, funds and qualified investors who can participate at scale. That requires a distribution network, not a marketplace listing. Most issuance platforms underestimate the channel work.

03

Distribution to qualified counterparties

Tokenized equities are only useful if they reach credible buyers — broker-dealers, funds and qualified investors who can participate at scale. That requires a distribution network, not a marketplace listing. Most issuance platforms underestimate the channel work.

— HOW BLUBIRD STRUCTURES IT

— HOW BLUBIRD STRUCTURES IT

Jurisdiction-specific structuring. Cap-table integrity from day one. One partner from issuance to secondary market.

Jurisdiction-specific legal structuring

Blubird structures each issuance around the operative securities regime — SEC, FCA, MAS or the relevant exemption framework. Transfer restrictions, investor eligibility and disclosure flows are defined before tokenization begins.

Jurisdiction-specific legal structuring

Blubird structures each issuance around the operative securities regime — SEC, FCA, MAS or the relevant exemption framework. Transfer restrictions, investor eligibility and disclosure flows are defined before tokenization begins.

Proprietary registry and cap-table management

Shares are tokenized on Blubird's registry with full chain-of-custody. Vesting, transfer restrictions, distributions and corporate actions are handled automatically by smart contracts and reconcile to the official cap table at every point.

Proprietary registry and cap-table management

Shares are tokenized on Blubird's registry with full chain-of-custody. Vesting, transfer restrictions, distributions and corporate actions are handled automatically by smart contracts and reconcile to the official cap table at every point.

End-to-end investor onboarding

KYC/AML, accredited-investor verification and subscription flows managed entirely by Blubird. From first expression of interest to settled position — without the issuer managing individual investors across jurisdictions.

End-to-end investor onboarding

KYC/AML, accredited-investor verification and subscription flows managed entirely by Blubird. From first expression of interest to settled position — without the issuer managing individual investors across jurisdictions.

End-to-end investor onboarding

KYC/AML, accredited-investor verification and subscription flows managed entirely by Blubird. From first expression of interest to settled position — without the issuer managing individual investors across jurisdictions.

Secondary market and ongoing management

Shares go live on the Blubird marketplace for secondary liquidity. Distributions, corporate actions and compliance monitoring are managed for the life of the asset — including programmable rebalancing for index-linked products.

Secondary market and ongoing management

Shares go live on the Blubird marketplace for secondary liquidity. Distributions, corporate actions and compliance monitoring are managed for the life of the asset — including programmable rebalancing for index-linked products.

READY TO EXPLORE

See how Blubird would structure your equity tokenization.

Join us for a confidential, one-on-one briefing. Our team will review your asset, jurisdiction and investor base — and help you discover exactly what is possible.

— HOW IT WORKS

A $200M private equity fund interest. Tokenized.
Here is what that looks like in practice.

ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO

Private equity fund interest, global

A mid-market private equity manager with $200M in committed LP interests, holding investors locked in seven-year vehicles with no secondary exit. Blubird structures a tokenized LP interest program — enabling the manager to offer compliant secondary liquidity to a pool of qualified investors across the United States, the UK and Singapore.

Settlement time: under 24 hours from match. Investor onboarding: 240 qualified investors across 3 jurisdictions, processed entirely through Blubird's KYC engine. Secondary trading: enabled on the Blubird marketplace from day one, with programmable transfer restrictions.

$200M

LP interests tokenized

$200M

LP interests tokenized

240

Qualified investors onboarded across 3 jurisdictions

240

Qualified investors onboarded across 3 jurisdictions

<24 hrs

Settlement vs. weeks for a traditional secondary transfer

Day One

Secondary market liquidity from issuance

Day One

Secondary market liquidity from issuance

— PARTNERSHIPS

The network that powers equity tokenization.

Redbelly Network

Enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure providing fast, compliant settlement and a proven institutional network — supporting equity issuance and secondary trading at scale.

Redbelly Network

Enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure providing fast, compliant settlement and a proven institutional network — supporting equity issuance and secondary trading at scale.

Stellar

The blockchain infrastructure powering Blubird's Ricardian Registry, providing a proven, high-throughput settlement network built for institutional-grade asset tokenization.

Stellar

The blockchain infrastructure powering Blubird's Ricardian Registry, providing a proven, high-throughput settlement network built for institutional-grade asset tokenization.

DECA

Membership of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, providing regulatory engagement and institutional credibility across the Asia-Pacific equities market.

DECA

Membership of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, providing regulatory engagement and institutional credibility across the Asia-Pacific equities market.

DECA

Membership of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, providing regulatory engagement and institutional credibility across the Asia-Pacific equities market.

— RELATED SECTORS

Other asset classes Blubird Structures

Other asset classes Blubird Structures

PRIVATE CAPITAL & CREDIT

Private Capital & Funds

Secondary liquidity for LP positions. Compliant distribution without multiple transfer agents and registrars.

PRIVATE CAPITAL & CREDIT

Private Capital & Funds

Secondary liquidity for LP positions. Compliant distribution without multiple transfer agents and registrars.

PRIVATE CAPITAL & CREDIT

Private Capital & Funds

Secondary liquidity for LP positions. Compliant distribution without multiple transfer agents and registrars.

SECURITIES & DEBT

Bonds & Debt Instruments

Issuance cost cuts. Global distribution opened. Coupon and compliance automated end-to-end.

SECURITIES & DEBT

Bonds & Debt Instruments

Issuance cost cuts. Global distribution opened. Coupon and compliance automated end-to-end.

SECURITIES & DEBT

Bonds & Debt Instruments

Issuance cost cuts. Global distribution opened. Coupon and compliance automated end-to-end.

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate

Fractional ownership of commercial and residential property. Compliant distribution across multiple jurisdictions with secondary liquidity.

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate

Fractional ownership of commercial and residential property. Compliant distribution across multiple jurisdictions with secondary liquidity.

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate

Fractional ownership of commercial and residential property. Compliant distribution across multiple jurisdictions with secondary liquidity.

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delivers the full tokenization journey for institutional asset owners.

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From structuring to market launch to lifecycle management — Blubird
delivers the full tokenization journey for institutional asset owners.

Sectors

Real Estate & Property

Commodities

Equities

Carbon Credits

All 23 sectors →

What We Do

Overview

Advise

Structure

Tokenize

Manage

Company

Why Blubird

Contact

Media center

© 2026 Blubird. All rights reserved.

Privacy

Terms

Blubird does not offer investment advice or financial services. Investments are subject to risk. Full details in our Disclaimer

From structuring to market launch to lifecycle management — Blubird
delivers the full tokenization journey for institutional asset owners.

Sectors

Real Estate & Property

Commodities

Equities

Carbon Credits

All 23 sectors →

What We Do

Overview

Advise

Structure

Tokenize

Manage

Company

Why Blubird

Contact

Media center

© 2026 Blubird. All rights reserved.

Privacy

Terms

Blubird does not offer investment advice or financial services. Investments are subject to risk. Full details in our Disclaimer