Securitize CEO Advocates for Blockchain-Based Shareholder Records

Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo is pushing for a shift from paper-based shareholder records to blockchain-based systems. His proposal aims to replace the current system of mailed proxy votes and paper forms with a digital, onchain register that would serve as the definitive record of company ownership.

The current system relies heavily on intermediaries, creating a complex chain that often obscures the true ownership of shares. This makes communication, dividend payments, and proxy voting more difficult than necessary. Securitize’s solution is to use a blockchain-based register, which would give issuers direct insight into their capitalization tables and simplify shareholder interactions.

Securitize has already put its model into practice. The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ on July 2, 2026, and tokenized approximately $295 million of its common stock on the Solana and Avalanche blockchains. This made it the largest equity event of its kind at the time. In April 2026, Securitize partnered with Computershare to allow US issuers to create Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs), which retain full shareholder rights while recording ownership onchain.

Securitize currently manages between $4 and $5 billion in tokenized assets. The company emphasizes compliance, requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and whitelisting for all participants. This ensures that only verified parties can trade, maintaining regulatory compliance. The broader movement toward issuer-led tokenization could streamline shareholder communication and voting processes, benefiting both companies and investors.