💼 Tokenized Stocks: A New Earning Option for Online Workers?

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Big news for freelancers, remote workers, and crypto gig hunters:
eToro is tokenizing the 100 most popular US stocks as ERC-20 assets on Ethereum.

Here’s what that means for you:
What’s Happening?

eToro, a major trading platform, is turning top US stocks (think Apple, Tesla, Amazon) into tokenized assets on Ethereum. These ERC-20 tokens can be:

Traded 24/5, outside regular market hours

Moved to self-custody wallets

Integrated with DeFi apps

The long-term plan? Let users transfer tokenized stocks from eToro to their own wallets, use them in DeFi protocols (e.g. lending, staking), or even receive them as payment.
Why This Matters for Freelancers & Online Workers

Imagine being paid in tokenized Google or Netflix stock.

Freelancers already accept crypto for work. Now, tokenized stocks could become the next form of payment or savings:

Accept tokenized stocks for long-term value

Hold in a wallet while markets grow

Use in DeFi to earn yield

Trade instantly, no broker required

Platforms like LaborX, DeWork, or even DAO-based bounties could eventually offer tokenized stock payouts.
Use Cases in Online Work

Client payments: Get paid in tokenized stocks instead of fiat

Bounties & DAO rewards: Receive "stock-tokens" for contributions

Portfolio diversification: No need for a brokerage to own real-world assets

DeFi-powered side income: Lend or stake tokenized assets for passive yield

🧠 Final Thoughts

Tokenized stocks are bridging Web2 finance with Web3 gig work. The line between investing, working, and earning is blurring fast. eToro, Robinhood, and others are opening up traditional markets to the freelance-first generation.

Would you accept tokenized stocks as part of your payment?
Do you see this replacing stablecoins or BTC for online gigs?

Let’s discuss — the stock market might be your next paycheck.