Leading global investment platform Republic has announced plans to launch tokenized Animoca Brands shares on Solana. The launch is expected to connect Animoca Brand’s decentralized activity with traditional finance.
The new drive to tokenize Animoca Brands shares on Solana aims for a wider reach to investors. Animoca Brands combines exposure for traditional investors, though it has also functioned as a Web3 firm with its native token. Recently, Animoca Brands spoke in favor of tokenization, posting a preview of the existing stock tokenization ecosystem. The fund noted that tokenized stocks are growing exponentially in 2025, though after starting from a low initial base.
Republic floats waiting list for Animoca Brands shares
The AB1 shares have traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), though the asset has been inactive since 2020. However, a new token-based version may tap new liquidity, capitalizing on the firm’s crypto fame. The offer for Animoca Brands’ tokenized shares is still at the stage of a waiting list.
According to Republic, access remains limited in some jurisdictions, and the new type of asset may not be accepted by some stock market regulators. Existing shareholders can claim their tokens on-chain, while Republic has also opened a waiting list for new buyers. In addition, the use of Solana as a platform for tokenization underscores its key role in setting an RWA standard.
Solana already carries XStocks, with over $81 million in assets under management and nearly $1 billion on-chain transfer volume. XStocks achieved over $4B in total volumes on DEX and centralized markets since their launch. However, Solana still lags behind Ethereum and Algorand in terms of RWA tokenized stocks, but the platform aims to grow its influence with the most high-profile offers.
Presently, Republic has not made plans for the trading of AB1 shares or the exact standard of tokenization. Other data shows that while Solana has a smaller total balance of tokenized stocks, its chain captures 58% of trading volumes. The availability of a 24/7 market may boost AB1 tokenized shares after years of no trading activity.
