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tokenized

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[toh-kuhn-ahyzd] / ˈtoʊ kənˌaɪzd /

adjective

  1. reduced to or represented by a token or tokens.

  2. Computers. converted into or substituted with a token.

  3. Computers. represented by a token on a blockchain network.

  4. Linguistics. divided into meaningful units to allow easier analysis.

  5. treated so as to give the appearance of equality or representation, without actually receiving equitable treatment, resources, or opportunities.


Example Sentences

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Armstrong said the company’s ultimate goal for the stock-trading product is to offer tokenized equities.

From Barron's

Tokenized equities — real shares wrapped or reissued as blockchain tokens — threaten traditional brokerages.

From MarketWatch

Tokenized stocks are, in essence, digital representations of traditional equities.

From MarketWatch

Importantly, and often understated, tokenized equities remain tied to the traditional financial-asset universe; they are not “crypto-only” fictions but rather a bridge between legacy asset classes and blockchain infrastructure.

From MarketWatch

While tokenized equities promise a “digital upgrade,” realizing their benefits at scale requires navigating legal, structural and market-microstructure challenges.

From MarketWatch