In a historic move for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), Republic has announced it will lead the Animoca Brands tokenization. The initiative will issue equity in the massive Web3 investment firm on the Solana blockchain, breaking down barriers and granting global investors access to shares that were previously illiquid and hard to acquire.

Unlocking a Web3 Giant with Animoca Brands Tokenization

This ambitious Animoca Brands tokenization project is a game-changer for private markets. Until now, shares of the prolific Web3 firm—which boasts a portfolio of over 600 projects—have only been available on opaque, over-the-counter secondary markets.

By tokenizing the equity on Solana, Republic will create a regulated, liquid, and transparent marketplace. The tokenized shares will be distributed directly to investors’ wallets, enabling instant, global ownership in a way that was previously impossible.

Solana Solidifies Its Role as the Premier RWA Hub

The decision to build the Animoca Brands tokenization on Solana is a massive endorsement of the network’s capabilities. It follows a similar move by Galaxy Digital, which also chose Solana to tokenize its Class A shares earlier this month.

This is part of a powerful trend. Solana is rapidly becoming the go-to chain for real-world assets, now hosting over $700 million in RWAs—a figure that has grown by more than 500% in the past year. Its high speed and low costs are key factors attracting major financial institutions like BlackRock and VanEck.

A New Era for Private Equity

The Animoca Brands tokenization is more than a single event; it’s a blueprint for the future. By successfully tokenizing a high-profile, private company like Animoca Brands, Republic and Solana are demonstrating a scalable model for how all private equity can be traded in the future—instantly, globally, and with greater efficiency.