Anchored has announced that it has launched tokenized US equities as its first product, bringing Nasdaq-listed stocks on-chain through an integration with Alpaca’s brokerage infrastructure.
The rollout introduces blockchain-based access to traditional equities, as platforms continue to test tokenization models that extend trading beyond conventional market structures.
Tokenized Nasdaq Stocks Go Live
The initial launch includes the top 10 Nasdaq-listed stocks, made available through Anchored’s Monday Trade integration on the Monad Layer 1 network.
The company stated that it plans to expand coverage to more than 100 tokenized equities in the coming months.
Each tokenized asset is structured with full backing, where Anchored acquires the underlying shares and issues a corresponding on-chain representation.
This approach mirrors existing tokenization models but places emphasis on direct asset ownership and collateralization.
Wenny Cai, CEO of Anchored, commented, “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.”
Alpaca Provides Brokerage Infrastructure Layer
The system is powered by Alpaca’s Broker API, which acts as the execution and custody layer behind the tokenized equities.
This enables access to a broader set of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and crypto, within a unified infrastructure.
The integration reduces the number of intermediaries typically involved in equity trading and settlement.
It also allows Anchored to maintain price alignment between the tokenized assets and the underlying securities.
Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca, said, “The global financial system is undergoing a massive shift from the simple computerized infrastructure to on-chain systems. We are moving toward a future defined by atomic settlement, real-time transparency, and structurally reduced systemic risk.”
24/7 Trading And Instant Settlement Introduced
The tokenized equities can be transferred at any time, removing traditional trading hour constraints associated with stock exchanges.
Transactions are settled using USDC, allowing for continuous funding and redemption cycles.
This structure enables near-instant settlement compared to standard T+2 equity settlement cycles.
The assets can also be transferred peer-to-peer without reliance on centralized trading venues.
DeFi Integration Expands Use Cases
The tokenized stocks are designed to be compatible with decentralized finance protocols, allowing users to deploy them across lending, collateral, and trading applications.
This introduces additional functionality beyond passive holding, particularly for users operating within crypto-native environments.
The programmable nature of these assets allows for automated strategies and integration into smart contract-based workflows.
It also creates potential for cross-asset liquidity between traditional equities and digital asset markets.
Infrastructure Targets Institutional Adoption
Anchored positions its platform as an end-to-end system covering origination, issuance, distribution, and secondary market trading.
The company stated that compliance and regulatory alignment are embedded within the infrastructure, targeting institutional participation.
The launch reflects ongoing efforts to align tokenized assets with existing financial frameworks rather than operating outside them.
Future expansions are expected to include Hong Kong equities, ETFs, and tokenized fund products.
Takeaway
Anchored’s launch adds to a growing set of tokenization initiatives that aim to replicate traditional equity exposure on blockchain infrastructure. The combination of 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and DeFi integration introduces new flexibility, but also raises questions around liquidity fragmentation, regulatory consistency, and the reliance on underlying custodial structures to maintain full backing.
