Security Token Offering (STO)
Security Token Offerings (STOs) sit between Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Security tokens are equity tokens representing ownership stakes in a company or asset, along with associated future returns like dividend payouts. STOs offer several advantages over ICOs, including instant settlement times, clearer regulatory guidelines, higher liquidity, and a lower barrier to entry. Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential, making STOs a transparent and investor-friendly method of issuing, trading, and storing tokenized equity shares.