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tokenized

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[toh-kuhn-ahyzd] / ˈtoʊ kənˌaɪzd /

adjective

  1. reduced to or represented by a token or tokens.

  2. Computers. converted into or substituted with a token.

  3. Computers. represented by a token on a blockchain network.

  4. Linguistics. divided into meaningful units to allow easier analysis.

  5. treated so as to give the appearance of equality or representation, without actually receiving equitable treatment, resources, or opportunities.


Example Sentences

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According to CoinGecko, there was $90.7 billion in tokenized gold trading in the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Bullish said it has already tokenized its own shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The two companies plan to collaborate on tokenized real-world assets, representing an ownership stake in physical bullion traded on Tether’s blockchain technology that leverages Gold.com’s existing CyberMetals digital investing accounts network.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The company, for example, called the separation of the roles of broker, exchange, and custodian into different firms a “a legacy of a paper-based system” unnecessary in the tokenized universe.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Bank of Montreal said it will be the first bank to offer CME’s tokenized cash solution on Google Cloud Universal Ledger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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