Question 1

What are xStocks and what are they used for?

Accepted Answer

xStocks are tokenised tracker certificates that replicate the price of publicly traded equities or exchange-traded funds. They enable eligible participants to gain regulated, blockchain-based access to traditional financial assets without holding the underlying securities.

Question 2

What is Linde xStock (LINx)?

Accepted Answer

LINx is a tokenised tracker certificate that mirrors the price of Linde plc shares. Issued as Solana SPL and ERC-20 tokens, LINx enables blockchain-based access to the equity performance of Linde, a global provider of industrial gases and engineering solutions.

Question 3

Token Details

Accepted Answer

- **Issuer**: Backed Assets (JE) Limited  
- **ISIN**: CH1436219468  
- **Network / Chain**: Solana (SPL)  
- **Smart Contracts**: Solana

Question 4

Underlying Asset Information

Accepted Answer

- **Issuer**: Linde plc, Ten Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland  
- **LEI**: 5299003QR1WT0EF88V51  
- **ISIN**: IE00BZ12WP82  
- **Symbol**: LIN  
- **Name**: Linde plc

Question 5

Service Providers

Accepted Answer

- **Tokenizer**: Backed Finance AG  
- **Brokers**: Alpaca Securities LLC, InCore Bank AG, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG  
- **Custodians**: Alpaca Securities LLC, InCore Bank AG, Maerki Baumann & Co. AG  
- **Security Agent**: Security Agent Services AG

Question 6

Who created xStocks?

Accepted Answer

xStocks are created by Backed Finance. These blockchain-compatible tracker certificates enable access to traditional assets within decentralised environments, complying with regulatory structures.