Complete Process for Tokenizing Your Securities on OTC Meme Gateway Platform
Phase 1: Pre-Qualification & Initial Documentation
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 3-5 Business Days
๐ Step 1: Verify Company Eligibility
Before beginning the tokenization process, ensure your company meets these requirements:
โ Corporate Status Requirements
- โ Active legal entity in good standing
- โ Valid EIN number
- โ Current with state filings
- โ Ability to create new preferred share class
๐ Market Status Requirements (One of the following)
- ๐ SEC Reporting Company (with CIK number)
- ๐ OTCQX, OTCQB, or Pink Current
- ๐ก Pink Limited or Expert Market
- ๐ Grey Market (lost 15c2-11 eligibility)
๐ Step 2: Gather Required Documentation
Prepare the following documents for KYC/KYB verification:
๐ข Corporate Documents:
- ๐ Certificate of Good Standing from Secretary of State
- ๐ Corporate charter and bylaws
- ๐น Current capital structure breakdown:
- Preferred "A" shares (Authorized/Issued & Outstanding)
- Preferred "B" shares (if applicable)
- Common shares (Authorized/Issued & Outstanding)
๐ฅ Ownership & Management:
- ๐จโ๐ผ List of all Directors with contact information
- ๐ Percentage ownership breakdown (all holders >5%)
- ๐ Driver's license or passport for each Director
- ๐ Current shareholder list from transfer agent
๐ฐ Financial & Compliance:
- ๐ Recent financial statements (if available)
- ๐ท๏ธ Current OTC Markets tier designation
- ๐ข SEC CIK number (if applicable)
- ๐๏ธ Transfer agent information
โ Phase 2: KYC/KYB Verification & Agreement Execution
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 3-5 Business Days
๐ Step 3: Complete OTC Meme KYC Process
Submit all documentation through the OTC Meme portal:
๐ Information Required:
๐จโ๐ผ Directors Information
- ๐ Full legal names
- ๐ Addresses
- ๐ Contact details
- ๐ ID verification (passport/driver's license)
๐ข Ownership Structure
- ๐ฅ All beneficial owners >5%
- ๐ Complete ownership percentages
- ๐ฏ Ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) identification
๐๏ธ Corporate Verification
- ๐ข EIN number confirmation
- ๐บ๏ธ State of incorporation
- ๐ Date of incorporation
- ๐ Business description
๐ Step 4: Execute Tripartite Agreement
Sign the binding agreement between three parties:
๐ค Parties to Agreement:
- ๐ข Your Companyย (Issuer)
- ๐ OTC Meme Corp.ย (Platform Operator)
- ๐๏ธ Empire Stock Transfer Inc.ย (Custodian)
๐ Key Terms You're Agreeing To:
- ๐ Irrevocable deposit of 1 billion Series "M" shares
- ๐ช 1:1 token creation (1 billion tokens)
- ๐ฐ Company purchases 40-60% of tokens at minting
- ๐ธ 0.03% transaction fee to OTC Meme
- ๐ธ 0.01% transaction fee to Empire Stock Transfer
- โ Company cannot redeem deposited shares
- โพ๏ธ Shares held in perpetuity
๐ Phase 3: Create Series "M" Preferred Shares
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 7-10 Business Days
๐ Step 5: Pass Board Resolution #1 - Share Creation
Your Board of Directors must pass a resolution to create the Series "M" Preferred shares:
BOARD RESOLUTION - SERIES "M" CREATION
RESOLVED, that the Corporation shall create and authorize
1,000,000,000 (ONE BILLION) shares of Series "M" Preferred Stock
with the following specifications:
โข Fixed quantity: 1,000,000,000 shares (permanent)
โข Par value: $0.0001 per share
โข Conversion right: [TBD] to 1 Common Stock
โข Split immunity: Not subject to any stock splits
โข Non-voting: No voting rights
โข Non-dividend: No dividend rights
โข Irrevocable: Cannot be cancelled or redeemed
โข Restricted: Cannot be exchanged for tokens by Company
โข Protective: Auto-converts upon trigger events
๐๏ธ Step 6: File Certificate of Designation with Secretary of State
File the official amendment to create Series "M" shares:
๐ Required Provisions in Filing:
โ Step 7: Obtain State Verification
Receive confirmation from Secretary of State:
- โ Filed Certificate of Designation
- โ Updated capital structure showing Series "M"
- โ Official state stamp/seal
๐ท๏ธ Phase 4: CUSIP Assignment & Share Preparation
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 5-7 Business Days
๐ข Step 8: Apply for CUSIP Number
Submit CUSIP application for Series "M" shares:
๐ Application Requirements:
- ๐ Completed CUSIP application form
- ๐ Certificate of Designation
- ๐ Board resolution
- ๐ฐ Filing fee ($165-$300)
๐ท๏ธ CUSIP Details:
- ๐ Separate CUSIP for Series "M" (different from common)
- ๐ท๏ธ Identifies shares for trading systems
- ๐ Required for Empire Stock Transfer custody
๐ Step 9: Pass Board Resolution #2 - Token Authorization
Board must approve the tokenization and share issuance:
BOARD RESOLUTION - TOKENIZATION APPROVAL
RESOLVED, that the Corporation approves:
1. Minting of 1,000,000,000 digital asset tokens
2. Issuance of 1,000,000,000 Series "M" shares to OTC Meme Corp.
3. Reserve block of Common shares equal to conversion rate
4. Pre-purchase of 40-60% of minted tokens
5. Irrevocable transfer to Empire Stock Transfer custody
๐จ Phase 5: Share Certificate & Transfer
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 3-5 Business Days
๐ Step 10: Create Digital Certificate
Prepare the official share certificate:
๐ Certificate Requirements:
- ๐ป Digital PDF format acceptable
- ๐ข Shows 1,000,000,000 Series "M" shares
- ๐ท๏ธ Includes new CUSIP number
- ๐ข Names OTC Meme Corp. as holder
- โ ๏ธ Contains restrictive legend:
"These 1,000,000,000 Series 'M' Preferred Shares are irrevocably
committed to tokenization, immune to all corporate actions, and
cannot be redeemed by the Company"
๐ Step 11: Obtain Medallion Guarantee
Get Golden Medallion signature guarantee:
๐๏ธ Where to Obtain:
- ๐ฆ Your company's bank (commercial account)
- ๐ Brokerage firms
- ๐ณ Credit unions (for members)
๐ Requirements:
- ๐ Original certificate (or certified digital)
- ๐ Corporate resolution
- โ๏ธ Authorized signer present
- ๐ Valid ID
๐ค Step 12: Transfer to Empire Stock Transfer
Deliver certificate to custodian:
๐ Delivery Methods:
- ๐ง Email (with medallion guarantee)
- ๐ฆ FedEx/UPS (overnight recommended)
- ๐ฎ Certified Mail (with tracking)
๐ Send To:
Empire Stock Transfer Inc.
[Address provided by OTC Meme]
Attn: OTC Meme Custody Department
๐ช Phase 6: Token Creation & Initial Purchase
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: 1-2 Business Days
๐ Step 13: Reserve Common Share Block
Instruct your transfer agent to reserve common shares:
๐ข Calculation Example:
- ๐ If 1 Series "M" = 1 Common shares
- ๐ Reserve: 1 billion Common shares
- ๐ท๏ธ Mark as: "Reserved for Series M Conversion"
- ๐ซ Cannot be issued to anyone else
๐ฐ Step 14: Fund Token Purchase
Pre-fund your required token purchase (40-60%):
๐ณ Funding Process:
- ๐ Choose purchase percentage (40-60% of 1 billion tokens)
- ๐งฎ Calculate required funds:
- 400M tokens (40%) at $0.00001 = $4,000
- 500M tokens (50%) at $0.00001 = $5,000
- 600M tokens (60%) at $0.00001 = $6,000
- ๐ Set up Solana wallet (provided by OTC Meme)
- ๐ฐ Deposit USDC or SOL
- ๐ Funds held in escrow until minting
โ Step 15: Verify Empire Stock Transfer Receipt
Confirm custody establishment:
๐ Empire Provides:
- โ Confirmation of share receipt
- ๐ข Custody account number
- ๐ Verification of restrictions
- ๐ API access for oracle verification
๐ Phase 7: Token Launch & Trading
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: Immediate upon completion
๐ค Step 16: Smart Contract Deployment
OTC Meme deploys your token contract:
๐ช Token Specifications:
- ๐ Name: "[Your Company] Meme"
- ๐ท๏ธ Symbol: "$[YOUR TICKER]"
- ๐ข Supply: 1,000,000,000 tokens
- ๐ Decimals: 9
- โ๏ธ Blockchain: Solana
โ๏ธ Automatic Features:
- ๐ซ Company wallet blacklisted (cannot trade own tokens)
- ๐ Oracle verification of share backing
- ๐ฐ Fee distribution coded
- ๐ Trigger monitoring active
โก Step 17: Execute Token Minting
Atomic execution occurs automatically:
๐ Minting Sequence:
- ๐ Oracle confirms 1B Series "M" in custody โ
- ๐ช Smart contract mints exactly 1B tokens โ
- ๐ฐ Your pre-funded purchase executes:
- ๐ข Your chosen percentage to company wallet
- ๐ Remainder to bonding curve for public trading
- ๐ฏ Trading begins immediately โ
- ๐ธ Fees start flowing to all parties โ
๐ Phase 8: Post-Launch Operations
โฑ๏ธ Timeline: Ongoing
๐ Step 18: Monitor Trading Activity
Access your issuer dashboard:
๐ Available Metrics:
- ๐ Real-time token price
- ๐ 24-hour volume
- ๐ฅ Number of holders
- ๐ง Liquidity depth
- ๐ฐ Fee generation
๐ Step 19: Handle Corporate Actions
How various events are managed:
๐ Stock Splits:
- ๐ Series "M"ย remains at 1 billion (immune)
- ๐ช Tokensย remain at 1 billion
- ๐ Only conversion ratio adjusts
๐ Example 10:1 Reverse Split:
- ๐ Common: 10M โ 1M shares
- ๐ Series "M": Still 1 billion
- ๐ New ratio: 1 Series "M" = 10 Common
๐ซ Step 20: Understand Restrictions
โ What your company CANNOT do:
๐ซ Prohibited Actions:
- โ Cannot redeem Series "M" shares
- โ Cannot burn tokens for shares
- โ Cannot vote Series "M" shares
- โ Cannot receive Series "M" dividends
- โ Cannot transfer Series "M" to anyone
- โ Cannot trade your own tokens
โ What You CAN Do:
- ๐ช Hold your purchased tokens (40-60%)
- ๐ Monitor trading activity
- ๐ Benefit from increased liquidity
- ๐ฌ Communicate with token holders
- ๐ข Continue normal business operations
โ ๏ธ Important Considerations
โก Trigger Events
Series "M" automatically converts to Common if:
- ๐ธ Bankruptcy filing (any chapter)
- ๐๏ธ SEC enforcement action
- โ๏ธ Criminal indictment/conviction of officers
- ๐๏ธ Loss of transfer agent services
- ๐ Material breach of token holder rights
๐ฐ Tax Implications
Consult your tax advisor regarding:
- ๐งพ Treatment of token purchase
- ๐ Recognition of Series "M" issuance
- ๐ช Ongoing token holdings
- ๐ธ Transaction fee deductions
โ Checklist Summary
๐ Pre-Launch Requirements
- ย ๐ค Agreement executed (all parties)
- ย ๐ KYC/KYB completed
- ย ๐ Board Resolution #1 (create Series "M")
- ย ๐๏ธ Secretary of State filing
- ย โ State verification received
- ย ๐ท๏ธ CUSIP obtained
- ย ๐ Board Resolution #2 (approve tokenization)
- ย ๐ Digital certificate created
- ย ๐ Medallion guarantee obtained
- ย ๐ค Certificate sent to Empire Stock Transfer
- ย ๐ Common shares reserved
- ย ๐ฐ Token purchase funded
- ย โ Empire Stock Transfer verification
๐ Launch Day
- ย ๐ Oracle verification confirmed
- ย ๐ช Tokens minted (1 billion)
- ย ๐ฐ Company purchase executed
- ย ๐ Public trading commenced
- ย ๐ธ Fee distribution active
๐ Post-Launch
- ย ๐ Dashboard access confirmed
- ย ๐ Trading metrics monitored
- ย ๐ซ Restrictions understood
- ย ๐ Corporate actions planned
๐ Support & Resources
๐ OTC Meme Corp. Support
- ๐ง Email: support@otc.meme
- ๐ Platform:ย https://otc.meme
- ๐ Documentation: [Provided upon agreement]
๐๏ธ Empire Stock Transfer
- โ Custody verification
- ๐ค Share transfer support
- ๐ Corporate action processing
โ๏ธ Legal Considerations
Always consult with securities counsel regarding:
- ๐๏ธ Federal securities law compliance
- ๐บ๏ธ State blue sky laws
- ๐ฐ Tax implications
- ๐ข Corporate governance requirements
๐ฏ Conclusion
Tokenizing your securities through OTC Meme creates permanent, liquid markets for your shareholders while eliminating ongoing market-making costs. This one-time process, costing onlyย $5,000-10,000ย in legal fees, replaces traditional market structures that cost hundreds of thousands annually.
By completing these steps, you're not just tokenizing shares โ you're creatingย permanent market infrastructureย that will serve your shareholders forever, regardless of your company's financial situation or trading volume.
โ ๏ธ Remember: This is anย irreversible commitment. Once Series "M" shares are deposited with Empire Stock Transfer, they cannot be reclaimed. However, this permanence is what creates the trusted, stable market that benefits all stakeholders.
๐ This guide is for informational purposes. Always consult with qualified legal and financial advisors before proceeding with tokenization.