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Which traditional assets have been tokenized? A comprehensive overview of the on-chain stock world.

"What traditional assets are already on-chain?" — This is the first question that every researcher entering this field must answer, but the complete answer is not found in the popular rankings: beyond the leading assets, there are also a large number of long-tail assets covering sectors such as technology, finance, consumption, and healthcare. Clarifying the asset universe provides a reliable sample framework for all subsequent research.

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Tokenized stocks are considered RWA (Real World Assets). They include several subcategories, such as: 1. **Equity Tokens**: Represent ownership in a company. 2. **Debt Tokens**: Represent loans or bonds issued by companies. 3. **Real Estate Tokens**: Represent ownership or shares in real estate properties. 4. **Commodity Tokens**: Represent physical commodities like gold or oil. 5. **Art Tokens**: Represent ownership in artworks or collectibles.

"Tokenized assets" is a broad term that can encompass many things—but the first step in research is to distinguish: tokenized stocks, tokenized U.S. Treasuries, and tokenized gold, while similar in name, are three types of products with significant differences in product structure, holder structure, and trading venues. Mixing them together for statistics is a common classification issue in RWA research.

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Which exchanges have issued this stock token asset? Where is it custodied? How can I check?

The on-chain tokens of the same stock often have more than one version—versions issued by exchanges and those by professional issuers, each running on different chains with different custody arrangements. Whether researching this asset, understanding its structural information, or simply wanting to find out "who is behind this version," the first step is the same: to find out its issuer and custody information.

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There are several tokenized versions of the same stock. How can we quantify the gap between us and our competitors?

Tokenized stocks represent a rare "same underlying, multiple issuers" market—there may be three or four on-chain versions of the same stock. Issuers can conduct comparative analysis between versions without complex models: by placing the core public data of each version side by side, they can observe differences from five dimensions: scale, activity, price, structure, and trend.

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During the U.S. stock market closure, how can we observe the prices and holding data of tokenized assets?

After the US stock market closes, whether it's during the day on a weekday in Beijing time or on the weekend, traditional traders usually have to wait for the next opening. However, in the cryptocurrency market, trading periods typically do not completely stop when the US stock market is closed: during the several hours from the close of each trading day to the opening of the next day, and throughout the entire weekend, tokenized stocks form their own prices, trading volumes, and position changes, which then realign with traditional market prices before and after the opening. For traders accustomed to conducting pre-market research and making overnight position judgments, this is a previously non-existent data area. This article clarifies where to find this data, how to interpret it, and what pitfalls to watch out for.

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When looking to trade tokenized stocks, how should one choose a trading platform?

Tokenized stocks can be traded on dozens of exchanges, and there is no standard answer to the direct question "which one is the best"—the answer varies depending on factors like capital volume, trading frequency, and the type of product (spot or contract). However, the selection process can be very efficient: first, determine which platforms have the underlying assets, then compare the trading conditions of each platform, and finally assess the overall capabilities and transparency of the platforms. These three steps correspond perfectly to the functional sections of RootData. If you are still unsure about the differences between tokenized stocks, real stocks, and stock derivatives, it is recommended to first read "What are Tokenized Stocks? 6 Questions to Understand Before Participating for the First Time," to clarify the product forms before choosing a platform.

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