If you follow financial press or crypto media coverage of tokenised equity, two dominant framings emerge. One treats tokenisation as an inevitability already underway, written for an audience of institutional practitioners. The other treats it as a speculative frontier, written for an audience of digital asset natives. Neither reads as though UK founders are the intended audience, because, largely, they are not. So when we opened a short poll last week asking UK founders a

Is Tokenisation Safe, Legal, and Can Anyone Get Ripped Off? Founders Are Asking. The Answers Are More Complicated Than the Platforms Let On.

n the rapidly evolving world of startup finance, tokenising equity is emerging as a transformative approach. It offers a fresh way to raise capital, manage ownership, and engage investors. If you’re navigating the UK startup ecosystem, understanding how to leverage this innovation can be a game-changer.

Most founders do not spend much time thinking about their cap table beyond the immediate needs of a funding round. It is created, updated and maintained as part of the process. Lawyers and advisors ensure everything is recorded correctly. Spreadsheets are shared. Documents are signed. The system works, but it is not particularly elegant.

A plain-English guide to the language of tokenisation, written for founders and investors — not developers. If you are exploring tokenisation for the first time, the terminology can feel like a barrier. This glossary is designed to cut through that. Each term is explained in straightforward language, with a short note on why it matters in practice. This is not a technical manual. It is a reference point for anyone who wants to understand the conversation without needing a bac