Chainlink Co-Founder Predicts Surge in Tokenized Equities

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov stated that the stock market is poised to move onchain, citing the SEC’s newly approved five-year Innovation Exemption. This framework allows for the onchain trading of tokenized US equities, which Nazarov believes will catalyze a shift toward more efficient, real-time market infrastructure. Nazarov has consistently advocated for tokenization across various forums, including the Philadelphia Fed and Sibos 2026, highlighting benefits such as improved liquidity and lower compliance costs.