Blockchain token representing a regulated financial security (equity, debt, fund share) subject to securities law. Requires KYC/AML, transfer restrictions, and regulatory reporting. On Solana, implemented with Token-2022's transfer hook and default account state extensions.
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Blockchain token representing a regulated financial security (equity, debt, fund share) subject to securities law. Requires KYC/AML, transfer restrictions, and regulatory reporting. On Solana, implemented with Token-2022's transfer hook and default account state extensions.
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Security Token (security-token) Category: DeFi Definition: Blockchain token representing a regulated financial security (equity, debt, fund share) subject to securities law. Requires KYC/AML, transfer restrictions, and regulatory reporting. On Solana, implemented with Token-2022's transfer hook and default account state extensions. Related: Real-World Asset Tokenization (RWA), Token-2022 (Token Extensions), Transfer Hook, Default Account State
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The process of representing ownership of traditional financial assets (treasuries, private credit, real estate, equities) as tokens on a blockchain. Tokenized RWAs grew from ~$6 billion in 2022 to over $30 billion by 2025, led by BlackRock's BUIDL fund (tokenized treasuries) and Maple Finance (private credit). RWAs bridge traditional finance with DeFi composability.
The next-generation token program (TokenzQdBNbLqP5VEhdkAS6EPFLC1PHnBqCXEpPxuEb) that extends SPL Token with configurable extensions. Extensions include transfer fees, confidential transfers, transfer hooks, permanent delegate, non-transferable tokens, interest-bearing tokens, metadata, and more. Token-2022 is backwards-compatible with SPL Token for basic operations.
A Token-2022 extension that invokes a custom program on every token transfer. The hook program receives the transfer details and can enforce additional logic (royalties, compliance checks, transfer restrictions). The hook program address is set on the mint. Hooks execute via CPI and must conform to the Transfer Hook Interface.
A Token-2022 extension that sets the initial state of all new token accounts for a mint to either Initialized or Frozen. When set to Frozen, new token accounts are frozen by default and must be explicitly thawed by the freeze authority before they can receive or send tokens. Enables KYC/AML gating.
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Token whose value is collateralized by a specific underlying asset held in reserve. Differs from algorithmic stablecoins in having a 1:1 real-world claim. USDC (fiat-backed), PAXG (gold-backed), and Ondo's USDY (treasury-backed) are examples.
A tokenized receipt representing restaked assets in protocols like EigenLayer, allowing users to maintain DeFi liquidity while earning restaking yields. When users restake LSTs via protocols like EtherFi (eETH) or Renzo (ezETH), they receive LRTs that can be used as collateral, traded, or deployed in additional DeFi strategies. LRTs reached $14 billion combined market cap by 2025.
A token issued to liquidity providers representing their proportional share of a pool's reserves and accrued fees. LP tokens can be burned to withdraw the underlying assets. The value of LP tokens changes as the pool's token ratios shift and fees accumulate. LP tokens are often stakeable in yield farming programs for additional rewards.
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The process of representing ownership of traditional financial assets (treasuries, private credit, real estate, equities) as tokens on a blockchain. Tokenized RWAs grew from ~$6 billion in 2022 to over $30 billion by 2025, led by BlackRock's BUIDL fund (tokenized treasuries) and Maple Finance (private credit). RWAs bridge traditional finance with DeFi composability.
The next-generation token program (TokenzQdBNbLqP5VEhdkAS6EPFLC1PHnBqCXEpPxuEb) that extends SPL Token with configurable extensions. Extensions include transfer fees, confidential transfers, transfer hooks, permanent delegate, non-transferable tokens, interest-bearing tokens, metadata, and more. Token-2022 is backwards-compatible with SPL Token for basic operations.
A Token-2022 extension that invokes a custom program on every token transfer. The hook program receives the transfer details and can enforce additional logic (royalties, compliance checks, transfer restrictions). The hook program address is set on the mint. Hooks execute via CPI and must conform to the Transfer Hook Interface.
A Token-2022 extension that sets the initial state of all new token accounts for a mint to either Initialized or Frozen. When set to Frozen, new token accounts are frozen by default and must be explicitly thawed by the freeze authority before they can receive or send tokens. Enables KYC/AML gating.
Identity verification procedures required by financial regulations that involve confirming a user's real-world identity through government-issued documents, proof of address, and sometimes biometric checks. Centralized exchanges and fiat on-ramp services typically require KYC before allowing trading or withdrawals. Most DeFi protocols on Solana are permissionless and do not require KYC, which is both a feature (accessibility) and a regulatory concern.
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A protocol that enables token swaps using algorithmic pricing against pooled liquidity instead of matching individual buyers and sellers. AMMs use mathematical formulas (typically constant product x*y=k) to determine prices based on the ratio of tokens in a liquidity pool. On Solana, major AMMs include Raydium, Orca, and Meteora.
An AMM design where liquidity providers concentrate their capital within specific price ranges instead of across the full 0-to-infinity range. CLMMs dramatically improve capital efficiency—LPs earn more fees per dollar deposited within their active range. If the price moves outside the range, the position becomes inactive. Orca Whirlpools and Raydium CLMM are leading implementations on Solana.
A smart-contract-held reserve of two or more tokens that enables trading via an AMM. Users deposit token pairs in specified ratios to become liquidity providers and earn trading fees. Pools are identified by their token pair and fee tier. Pool depth (total value locked) determines price impact for trades.
A token issued to liquidity providers representing their proportional share of a pool's reserves and accrued fees. LP tokens can be burned to withdraw the underlying assets. The value of LP tokens changes as the pool's token ratios shift and fees accumulate. LP tokens are often stakeable in yield farming programs for additional rewards.