Creating the token is the easy part. Getting it into investors’ hands is where the regulation lives. If you are a founder exploring tokenisation, one of the first questions you will ask is whether you are allowed to do it. The short answer is yes. But the fuller answer depends on what exactly you mean by “do it.” Tokenising your own equity, creating a digital token that represents shares in your company, is not, in itself, a heavily regulated act. It is broadly comparable to

Tokenisation is increasingly being discussed as a new way for startups to raise capital. By representing ownership rights digitally on blockchain infrastructure, investments could potentially become easier to manage, faster to settle and more accessible to a wider pool of investors. In our experience, for many founders however, the first questions are not technical. They are practical.

A clear guide to Understanding European Equity Token Rules at a time equity tokens are transforming how startups raise capital and how investors participate in ownership. Before diving into this world, it’s crucial to understand the European equity token rules that govern these digital assets. These rules ensure transparency, protect investors, and create a fair market environment.