Will IPOs Move On-Chain? CZ Says Yes, and the Infrastructure Says Already
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao expects initial public offerings (IPOs) to move on-chain. His call lands at a point where on-chain IPOs already run on live, regulated infrastructure.
Zhao gave no timeline and no details. However, the plumbing he described already works, and the first deals have gone through. For investors, three things change, and one important thing does not.
What On-Chain IPOs Change for Investors
Access comes first. A tokenized offering can open to retail buyers on day one. Traditional allocations still run through institutions and accredited clients.
Timing comes second. Tokenized venues quote around the clock, so a listing no longer waits for an opening bell. Size comes third, because shares divide natively into small fractions.
Costs matter as well. Underwriters, lawyers and auditors take a slice of every traditional listing, and automation removes part of that chain.
Money is following the idea. Tokenized stocks now hold about $2.9 billion in on-chain value, according to rwa.xyz, up roughly 14% in a month. Grayscale names BNB Chain among the leading tokenized stock chains.
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