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Securitize
BSEC Transfer Agent + FINRA Broker-DealerSPOFAsset Managers & Institutions
Securitize is the leading tokenization platform, serving as the technology layer for BlackRock BUIDL, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and other institutional tokenized funds. Securitize is an SEC-registered transfer agent and operates Securitize Markets, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer for secondary trading of digital securities.
76
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
78
Ease of Use20% weight
72
Fees15% weight
68
Features10% weight
82
Transparency10% weight
80
Support10% weight
72
Assessment
Key Strength
Leading tokenization platform. SEC-registered transfer agent and FINRA broker-dealer. Powers BlackRock BUIDL, Hamilton Lane, KKR tokenized funds. Secondary market trading via Securitize Markets.
Primary Risk
Single platform dependency for tokenization and transfer agent services. Revenue concentrated in few large clients. Smart contract risk.
Pros
- +Powers largest tokenized funds (BlackRock, Hamilton Lane)
- +Dual SEC/FINRA registration
- +Secondary market trading capability
- +Multi-chain smart contract deployment
Cons
- -Single platform dependency
- -Complex enterprise pricing
- -Accredited investor restrictions
- -Revenue concentration risk
Custody Features
✕Multisig
✕Multi-Institution
✕No Single Point of Failure
Segregated Accounts
Proof of Reserves
✕Insurance
Regulated Custodian
No Physical Exposure
Multi-Jurisdiction
✕Inheritance
✕Segregated Insurance
✕IRA
✕Lending
Buy/Sell
✕Dynasty Trusts
Fees
Platform + origination fees
MinimumVaries by fund
Security
Key Management
Smart contract-based tokenization
SOC Compliance
SOC 2 Type 2
Penetration Testing
Insurance & Regulatory
Jurisdiction
United States
Licenses
SEC Transfer Agent, FINRA Broker-Dealer (Securitize Markets), SEC Reg D/S
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