Figure, a Nasdaq-listed fintech company, has just rolled out its On-chain Public Equity Network on the Provenance blockchain. This new platform enables investors to lend shares directly through blockchain infrastructure, bypassing traditional market intermediaries and settlement delays. The development marks a significant step toward tokenizing real-world assets on-chain, allowing public equities to function with the efficiency and transparency of blockchain networks rather than relying on centralized clearing houses. This could reshape how securities lending operates at scale, making the process faster, more accessible, and potentially reducing friction costs for market participants.