OpenWorld launches tokenized OPNW shares on Solana

OpenWorld explores decentralized markets amid growing interest in tokenization and blockchain's role in capital markets. OpenWorld, Inc., a blockchain company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker OPNW, announced that its common stock is now available on the Solana network as a tokenized security. The Lake Mary, Florida-based firm said the tokenized shares were issued by Backpack Securities and launched through Sunrise, a gateway to the Solana ecosystem built by Wormhole Labs. The move makes OpenWorld one of a small but growing number of publicly traded companies whose equity can be accessed through both a traditional stock exchange and an on-chain marketplace. Tokenized OPNW supports around-the-clock trading, continuous settlement, and self-custody through compatible wallets, giving eligible investors an alternative channel to buy and hold shares outside conventional brokerage hours. Matthew Shaw, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of OpenWorld, framed the initiative as an extension of the company’s core business. “We believe the same infrastructure can create meaningful opportunities for shareholders of public companies,” Shaw said. “Supporting the launch of OPNW on Solana is a...