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Security Token Offering Meaning

A Security Token Offering is a fundraising event where a company sells Security Tokens to investors. It is a more regulated and safer alternative to the Initial Coin Offering (ICO).

In an STO, the tokens are backed by real-world value, such as shares in the company, a portion of its revenue, or ownership in a piece of real estate, providing investors with actual legal protections.The Trust in an STO comes from the Legal Contract, not just the code. When an investor participates in an STO, they typically sign a digital subscription agreement and go through a rigorous identity verification process.

The company must provide a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) that discloses the risks and financials of the business. This Transparency is designed to prevent the scams and Vaporware projects that were common during the 2017 ICO bubble.STOs are often seen as the Middle Ground between traditional IPOs and crypto-style fundraising.

They are cheaper and faster than a full IPO but offer more protection than a Meme-based utility token launch. As regulators around the world (like those in the EU and Singapore) create clear Safe Harbor rules for STOs, we are seeing more traditional companies use this method to raise capital and Tokenize their equity for a global, digital-first investor base.

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