Superstate Launches 'Opening Bell' to Bring SEC-Registered Equities Onchain via Solana

Superstate, a fintech firm recognized for its tokenized funds like USTB and USCC, is expanding its reach into public markets with the launch of Opening Bell — a new platform designed to issue and trade SEC-registered public equities directly on blockchain networks. The platform debuts with support for Solana, marking a significant milestone in integrating traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure.

Unlike synthetic or wrapped representations of stocks, Opening Bell enables native issuance of public shares onchain, aligning with existing regulatory frameworks while leveraging the technical efficiencies of blockchain. The result is real-time settlement, continuous trading, and elimination of intermediaries, offering a reimagined financial experience for both issuers and investors.

"Through Opening Bell, stock will become fully transferrable, programmable, and integrated into DeFi," said Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate. "This is about reengineering public markets for the modern financial stack."

The first company to list its shares on Opening Bell is SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm focused on the Solana ecosystem. Formerly known as Cypherpunk Holdings, the company holds over 267,000 SOL tokens and had previously initiated plans to uplist to Nasdaq. With this move, SOL Strategies seeks to establish a dual-market presence, offering both traditional and blockchain-native investment channels.

Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, emphasized the broader implications: "Listing on Opening Bell reflects our conviction that the future of capital formation lies in programmable, open infrastructure, powered by Solana. This approach enables 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and global access with deep liquidity — exactly what today’s investors expect."

Opening Bell is now onboarding both existing public companies and late-stage private firms, especially those rooted in crypto, venture capital, and traditional finance sectors. The platform could mark a turning point for capital markets by offering a regulatory-compliant bridge between Wall Street and blockchain.