Superstate Partners with Backpack to Launch Onchain Stocks

Unlike traditional token wrappers, these onchain stocks represent the actual stock listed on major exchanges like Nasdaq or NYSE. This move allows investors to buy and sell shares around the clock while remaining fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Benefits for Investors

The partnership opens the door to a growing trend in financial technology: bridging traditional capital markets with blockchain infrastructure. According to a 2025 report from Deloitte, over 40% of asset managers are exploring tokenization as a way to increase liquidity and investor accessibility. With Superstate’s Opening Bell platform, public companies can issue compliant onchain shares, while exchanges like Backpack expand trading channels and reach new investors globally. This integration creates a seamless link between traditional stock ownership and decentralized finance, offering 24/7 market access without compromising regulatory compliance.

For investors, the Superstate-Backpack collaboration offers unprecedented convenience and flexibility. Users can now access the same stocks available on Nasdaq and NYSE directly within their crypto wallets, alongside cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. This means investors no longer need to rely solely on traditional brokerage hours or platforms, enabling them to respond in real time to market movements. For example, if a tech stock like Apple were to see sudden global news, investors could act immediately without waiting for the U.S. market to open.

1/ Superstate has partnered with @Backpack as the first centralized crypto exchange to support native onchain equities.
Eligible non-US investors will soon be able to trade real, SEC-registered public company shares (not wrappers) alongside crypto and stablecoins. pic.twitter.com/8a3LMdnCsK
— Superstate (@SuperstateInc) October 15, 2025

Issuers benefit through Superstate’s Opening Bell, which allows public companies to conduct compliant onchain issuance of their real shares. Partnering with Backpack expands distribution channels and increases the potential investor base. This will connect companies to a more diverse, global audience. This approach aligns with the broader industry trend of tokenizing traditional assets to make them more accessible and efficient.

More About Tokenization

According to Securitize, the significant growth in the total value locked (TVL) on tokenization platforms over the past six years. It is reaching approximately $25 billion by early 2025. Excluding stablecoins, the data highlights the contributions of various platforms, with Securitize leading the surge, followed by Tradable, Ondo, and Tether Holdings, among others like Paxos, Centrifuge, and Maple.

Tokenization is happening right now. pic.twitter.com/IcQ3vF3FN8
— Securitize (@Securitize) October 15, 2025

The growth has been particularly pronounced since 2023, reflecting a sharp increase in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), with platforms such as Franklin Templeton Investments and WisdomTree also showing notable rises. This trend underscores the expanding role of tokenization in financial markets, driven by diverse players capitalizing on the technology’s potential.