Tokenizing Private Markets: Inside the Rise of PreStocks | Xavier Ekkel

Tokenizing Private Markets: Inside the Rise of PreStocks | Xavier Ekkel

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April 24, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

Xavier Ekkel discusses the rise of PreStocks and the dynamics of tokenized private equity markets.

Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Xavier Ekkel, Founder of PreStocks, to explore the rise of PreStocks and tokenized access to private equity. We cover pricing and liquidity dynamics, Solana’s role in distribution, retail participation, onchain price discovery, IPO transitions, and the broader evolution of tokenized pre-IPO markets. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow PreStocks: https://x.com/PreStocks Follow Xavier: https://x.com/XavierEkkel Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:33) PreStocks' Background (6:02) How PreStocks Are Priced (14:59) Why Solana and Why Retail (24:43) Price Discovery to IPO (35:01) Which Private Names Matter? (40:14) Distribution and Next Steps (46:30) Closing Comments -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Danny, Carlos

Guest: Xavier Ekkel

Topics covered

  • tokenization
  • private equity
  • PreStocks
  • Solana
  • price discovery
  • IPO markets

Keywords

  • tokenization
  • private markets
  • PreStocks
  • Solana
  • liquidity
  • price discovery
  • IPO

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PreStocks, Solana Foundation

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