Security token trading platform tZERO is set to incorporate Securitize’s DS Protocol. The combination will enable investors utilizing the tZERO platform to exchange security tokens distributed by Securitize, reported The TOKENIST.
Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize tweeted
Today @OverstockCEO announced in their earnings call that they are integrating @Securitize Digital Securities protocol to @tzeroblockchain to be able to trade security tokens issued with our platform. Thanks to @Noursalehi for the vote of confidence. Great win for our customers.
What is STO?
An STO is comparable to an ICO in which atonement is delivered by a company to the people, in which customers obtain crypto tokens mounted on a blockchain, but the ICOs and STOs do not bestow common identities beyond that. ICOs are the exchange of coins, profits or even currencies, STOs are the trade of securities.
In other words, Security Tokens are in reality, cryptographic tokens that can compensate the buyer returns, authorize them to a percentage of earnings, give them credit, or, they can be applied to reinvest into other Security Tokens. The main distinction from ICO purchases it that people get real shares in the company that they invest in.
Unlike ICOs, STOs are actual securities which designate token assets. These tokens describe the real assets and secure value for investors if the scheme works well in the eventuality. In other words, STOs can give the token owner a percentage value for the scheme, Just like the stock market. On the one hand, STOs gives intermittent returns, property control, cash progress, polling benefits, and more interests. On the other hand, STOs are arranged by a smart contract that dictates the token, similar to an ICO. STOs are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and they get the approval of securities privilege such as Reg A+. The tokens originated in STOs provide investors some powers to the company allotting them.
Securitize’s DS (Digital Securities) protocol
According to the blog, DS protocol is the fundamental foundation of Securitize’s protocol facilitating lifecycle administration and acquiescence for digital securities. It includes various services in its smart contracts such as trust, compliance, and registry. It also includes extra APIs allowing Exchanges to integrate into the Digital Securities ecosystem. The existing tokenization involves assets such as equity, real estate, investment funds, and fine art.
In the month of January 2019, Overstock.com had launched a security token trading platform, tZERO.
Disclaimer: This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any cryptocurrency. It is not a recommendation to trade. The crypto market is full of surprises and overhyped assets. Do your research before buying anything. Do not invest more than you can afford to lose.
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