1/ Most "tokenized equities" aren’t equities - they’re wrappers. Opening Bell takes a different path: SEC-registered shares issued directly by the company on-chain. That means global access, stronger protections, & true ownership. Why this matters? Let’s discuss global access

2/ Our Platform uses a “direct issuance” structure, meaning the company itself issues the shares, not via a third-party wrapper or offshore SPV. It’s a fully SEC-registered public offering, just like a traditional listing, but issued on-chain, and designed for broader access.

3/ Why is this so powerful for global distribution? Because SEC-registered shares are globally trusted. Unlike private or synthetic instruments, these can be offered broadly, across jurisdictions (US and non-US where permissible), under a known, transparent, respected framework.

4/ Many tokenized equity platforms use workarounds that restrict ownership to non-US investors. These models exclude US markets and limit a truly global reach - a form of regulatory arbitrage that degrades access outcomes for investors and issuers.

5/ Opening Bell does it differently. Shares are issued on-chain via our U.S.-registered transfer agent and made available to any investor who meets KYC requirements, no matter where they’re based. Global access, no legal gymnastics.

6/ This is how on-chain capital markets should work. Stay tuned for more tomorrow → Why direct ownership matters.