CRTs are not cryptocurrency — but blockchain technology plays a role in how they work. That distinction confuses a lot of people, so let's clarify it.
What Blockchain Does for CRTs
GigaStar uses blockchain technology as a record-keeping layer for CRT ownership and distribution tracking. Think of it as a transparent, tamper-resistant ledger that records who owns what, when distributions are calculated, and how payments are allocated. It's infrastructure, not the investment itself.
This is fundamentally different from how blockchain operates in cryptocurrency. Bitcoin or Ethereum are the asset and the technology — inseparable. CRTs are SEC-registered securities that happen to use blockchain for operational efficiency. The underlying investment is a contractual right to a share of YouTube revenue, not a digital token with speculative market value.
Why Blockchain and Not a Traditional Database?
Transparency and auditability. When thousands of Investors hold CRTs across dozens of Creator offerings, the distribution calculation involves tracking revenue from YouTube, applying the contractual revenue-sharing percentage, dividing proportionally among all holders, and recording every transaction. Blockchain provides an immutable record of each step.
This matters particularly for regulatory compliance. SEC-registered securities require accurate record-keeping and transparent reporting. A blockchain-based ledger provides a verifiable audit trail that both regulators and Investors can reference.
What Blockchain Does NOT Do for CRTs
Blockchain does not make CRTs tradeable like cryptocurrency on decentralized exchanges. It does not create speculative token value. It does not bypass securities regulations. CRTs are bought and sold through GigaStar's regulated platforms — the primary market (funding portal) and the secondary market (ATS) — not on crypto exchanges.
The technology serves the compliance framework. That's it.
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.