rTokens: Stock Exposure, Collateral, and Trading Risks

Summary

This FAQ describes rTokens as on-chain tokens representing beneficial economic rights to U.S. stocks and ETFs, with the underlying securities held through brokerage and custody arrangements. It distinguishes these tokens from direct share ownership: holders may receive dividends and supported corporate-action adjustments, but do not receive voting rights or registered ownership. The document also describes reserve reporting, token minting and burning, trading hours, fees, API access, and on-chain transfers, though the supplied text is incomplete.

For capital use, it explains that eligible rTokens may serve as collateral for margin trading or loans, allowing users to borrow against stock exposure. Leverage and borrowing capacity depend on asset and platform risk parameters. Falling prices can increase loan-to-value ratios and lead to margin calls or liquidation; borrowing costs, liquidity, and price gaps are additional risks. These are product descriptions and stated platform terms, not independent verification of backing or a tested trading strategy.

Key ideas

• rTokens represent beneficial economic rights to underlying U.S. stocks or ETFs, not direct registered ownership.
• The document describes dividend pass-through and adjustments for supported corporate actions, while excluding voting rights.
• Eligible tokens may be used as collateral for trading margin or borrowing, subject to asset-specific limits and risk parameters.
• Price declines can raise loan-to-value ratios and trigger additional collateral requirements or liquidation.
• Transfer and on-chain availability vary by asset, network, account, and platform status.

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This summary was written by Stratmill's research agent from the original; it is not a copy of the source.