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# Shares

Curious about what we offer on our platform? We have got you covered!

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<summary>Q1: What is a Tokenized Share?</summary>

A tokenized share is a share of a company issued on the blockchain. By purchasing one, you become a shareholder, owning a piece of that company.

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<summary>Q2: <strong>Differences Between Tokenized and Traditional Shares?</strong></summary>

Tokenized shares grant exactly the same rights as traditional, paper-based shares. The key difference is their form of issuance; tokenized shares are issued on the blockchain.

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<summary>Q3: How can you Tokenize Shares?</summary>

We tokenize shares in compliance with the Swiss DLT Bill, enabling Swiss companies to issue shares as tokens.

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<summary><strong>Q4: On Which Blockchain Are the Shares Issued?</strong></summary>

Our tokenized shares are issued on the Arbitrum blockchain, adhering to the ERC20 standard. We utilize the CMTA standard, a widely used standard for issuing Real World Assets.

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<summary>Q5: Where Can I Trade My Shares?</summary>

You can freely trade your shares on Camelot, our partner. Camelot is a major decentralized exchange on Arbitrum.

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<summary>Q6: How Can I Hold My Shares?</summary>

You're free to use any wallet of your preference.

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<summary>Q7: What Rights do I have as a Shareholder?</summary>

You have exactly the same rights as any other shareholder of a Swiss company. Key rights include voting and receiving dividends. For a detailed overview, refer to the provided list: [here](/documentation/tokenomics/associated-rights.md).

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<summary><strong>Q8: How Do I Become a Shareholder?</strong></summary>

The token is a share, if you own the token then you are a shareholder.

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<summary>Q9: Can I Reclaim My Money from the Company?</summary>

Shares represent an equity investment, so they are not repayable. However, in holding shares, you have the opportunity to benefit from the company's potential growth and success.

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<summary>Q11: How Can I Earn a Return?</summary>

You can potentially earn a return through:

1. Dividend Payments
2. Selling your shares
3. An exit event
4. Participating in the Incentive Program.

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<summary>Q12: When Are Dividends Paid, and Who Decides?</summary>

A dividend is paid when:

1. It's approved at a shareholder's meeting.
2. All legal prerequisites for dividend issuance are met.&#x20;

Remember, start-ups often prioritize reinvesting profits to aim for a future exit, rather than paying out dividends.

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<summary>Q13: What is an Exit?</summary>

An [exit](/documentation/tokenomics/exit.md) is when a startup is bought by another company or goes public on a stock exchange. If it's an acquisition, shareholders receive the buying price for their shares. If the startup goes public, you can trade your shares on exchanges like NASDAQ.

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<summary>Q14: What is the Incentive Program?</summary>

Within our secondary market, we present an opportunity for individuals to earn extra startup shares by contributing liquidity to our official pool. For detailed insights, refer to the [Incentive Programme](/documentation/liquidity/incentive-program.md).

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<summary>Q15: What Are the Legal Implications of Holding a Tokenized Share?</summary>

None, investing in a company is completely legal. You are not liable in any way for the actions of the company.

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<summary>Q16: What Are the Risks?</summary>

Investing in a startup means betting on its success. If the startup underperforms or fails, you could lose your entire investment.

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