Coinbase launched tokenized Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Google on Base, with Aerodrome emerging as the main onchain venue. Aerodrome co-founder and DROS Labs CEO Alex Cutler explains why these are one-to-one beneficial ownership claims and how onchain markets offer 24/7 access, composability, and price discovery. He discusses volumes, fees, US regulatory uncertainty, and upcoming tokenized assets.
- Coinbase tokenized Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Google launched on Base.
- Alex Cutler says these are backed 1:1 by actual shares in a regulated trust, not synthetic wrappers.
- Aerodrome captured about 25% of AMM volume in early trading and generated significant fees.
- Onchain Nvidia trading continued after the traditional market close, showing after-hours price discovery.
- US investors are currently excluded; Coinbase has applied for an SEC innovation exemption.
- Aerodrome returns 100% of protocol revenue to AERO token holders and expects more real-world asset listings.