Key Highlights
- Anchored has launched tokenized U.S. stocks on the Monad network, bringing Nasdaq-listed equities on-chain.
- The platform debuts with top U.S. stocks and is powered by Alpaca’s brokerage and tokenization infrastructure.
- The move comes as tokenized equities surge, with on-chain U.S. stocks growing nearly 300% since early 2025.
Anchored officially launched its first product, tokenized U.S. stocks, on the Layer 1 network Monad on Thursday, marking a step in the evolution of real-world assets (RWAs) in crypto.
According to the official announcement, the platform is debuting with the top 10 Nasdaq-listed companies, allowing investors to gain blockchain-based exposure to traditional equities. The rollout is powered by Alpaca, which provides the underlying brokerage APIs and tokenization infrastructure.
Market growth accelerates
The launch comes amid growth in tokenized equities. According to the announcement, the total value of on-chain U.S. stocks has increased nearly 300% since early 2025, reflecting rising demand for blockchain-based access to traditional financial markets.
This shift highlights how global capital markets are gradually moving toward on-chain systems that offer greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.
How the platform works
Anchored purchases underlying U.S. equities and converts them into fully backed on-chain tokens, with each token maintaining a 1:1 backing and real-time price alignment with the underlying assets.
The platform is designed to manage the full lifecycle of assets, from issuance and compliance to trading and redemption, across both DeFi and centralized platforms. By reducing reliance on intermediaries, it aims to simplify access while maintaining a compliance-first structure.
24/7 markets and DeFi integration
Unlike traditional stock markets, Anchored’s tokenized equities can be transferred and traded around the clock. The platform allows 24/7 peer-to-peer transfers, removing the limitations of standard market hours. It also offers institutional-grade liquidity to support smoother trade execution. Each tokenized stock is fully collateralized with underlying equities, maintaining a 1:1 backing.
Additionally, these assets are designed for DeFi composability, meaning they can be used across lending and trading protocols. The system also supports settlement through USD Coin (USDC), aligning with existing crypto infrastructure.
Shift toward on-chain infrastructure
Anchored CEO Wenny Cai said the launch reflects a wider move toward blockchain-based market infrastructure. She added, “Capital formation is moving on-chain, and the infrastructure needs to be institutional-grade from day one. The current financial system relies on infrastructure that was not built for a digital-first world.”
Meanwhile, Alpaca CEO Yoshi Yokokawa pointed to changes in financial systems, stating, “We are moving toward a future defined by atomic settlement, real-time transparency, and structurally reduced systemic risk.”
What’s next
This launch marks the first phase of Anchored’s broader roadmap. The company plans to expand its offerings to include more U.S. equities, along with ETFs and tokenized fund products.
As tokenization gains momentum, platforms like Anchored are working to bridge traditional finance and crypto—bringing stocks, liquidity, and global market access into a unified on-chain environment.
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