As tokenization develops, understanding the structure behind a digital asset is becoming increasingly important. Some tokens are designed to represent actual share ownership, while others simply provide price exposure without conveying shareholder rights.
This one-page briefing explains the differences between issuer-sponsored tokenized shares and synthetic tokens, helping issuers understand how each model may affect ownership records, shareholder rights, governance, and issuer visibility.
What you'll learn
- What is the difference between a tokenized share and a synthetic token?
- How do tokenized shares and synthetic tokens differ in terms of ownership rights?
- What role does the shareholder register play in each model?
- How do issuer-sponsored and third-party structures differ?
- What are the implications for issuers, governance, and shareholder visibility?
