1 article tagged #AlpacaSecurities — curated RWA tokenization coverage.

Bitget rTokens provide users with tokenized economic exposure to over 600 U.S. stocks and ETFs, functioning as blockchain-based assets rather than direct equity ownership. Issued by Reality Protocol, these tokens are backed by underlying securities held in segregated reserve custody through the FINRA-regulated broker-dealer Alpaca Securities. While the platform offers 24/7 trading for select assets like rAAPL and rNVDA, users do not receive traditional shareholder rights such as voting or direct registration. Reality Protocol utilizes daily Proof of Reserves attestations from The Network Firm to provide transparency regarding the 1:1 backing of these tokens. Trading execution relies on StockRoute during standard U.S. market hours, while Bitget’s internal matching engine manages liquidity during weekends and holidays. This structure highlights the growing trend of bridging traditional financial assets with blockchain infrastructure to enable crypto-native access to equity markets. However, the distinction remains critical, as rToken holders possess contractual economic rights rather than legal title to the underlying shares. This model represents a significant evolution in RWA accessibility, allowing retail users to interact with U.S. equities through a crypto-exchange interface.