Setting Up Your GigaStar Securities Account

The GigaStar Secondary Market is open at gigastartrading.io. To buy or sell Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) on the Secondary Market, you need a GigaStar Securities account. Here is what you need to know to get set up.

Why a Separate Account Is Required

The Secondary Market is operated by GigaStar Securities LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) operator. This is a separate legal entity from GigaStar Market, the funding portal where you originally purchased your CRTs.

Because these are distinct regulated entities with different compliance requirements, your existing GigaStar Market account does not carry over automatically. Federal securities regulations require GigaStar Securities LLC to independently verify your identity through its own Know Your Customer (KYC) process before you can trade on the platform.

Account Setup Overview

The process is straightforward and can be completed online in a few minutes:

Create your account — Visit the GigaStar Securities onboarding page and register with your email address and a strong password.
Verify your identity — Complete the KYC verification by submitting the required documents and personal information (see below).
Review and accept terms — Read and agree to the GigaStar Securities LLC account agreement, which covers trading rules, fee disclosures, risk acknowledgments, and dispute resolution procedures.
Link your holdings — Once approved, your existing CRT holdings from GigaStar Market will be linked to your new Securities account, and eligible positions will appear in the Secondary Market interface.

What You Will Need

Have the following ready before you begin:

Government-issued photo ID — Driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID
Social Security Number — Required for tax reporting and identity verification
Current contact information — Email address, phone number, and mailing address
Basic financial information — Employment status, annual income range, and net worth range (standard brokerage account requirements)

Allow Time for Verification

Identity verification may take several business days. Setting up your account before you intend to trade ensures you are ready when you want to place an order.

If you have already purchased CRTs through GigaStar Market, refer to our detailed account migration guide for step-by-step instructions on transferring your holdings to GigaStar Securities.

Questions?

If you need assistance during the setup process, contact GigaStar support at info@gigastar.io. The team can help with verification questions and technical issues.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

Related Questions

What is the GigaStar secondary market?

The GigaStar secondary market platform, called GigaStar Trading, is an SEC-registered digital Alternative Trading System (ATS) that allows eligible investors to buy and sell previously issued Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) with other investors after the initial offering period and any applicable restricted period, subject to securities regulations and platform rules. (e.g., Reg CF = 12-month restricted holding period). This secondary market platform enables peer-to-peer trading of existing CRTs. Note that Investment offerings are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss of your entire investment. Securities purchased in GigaStar Market must be held 12 months before trading in the secondary market. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market and investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

How is the secondary market different from GigaStar Market?

GigaStar Market (Primary Market) is an SEC-registered Funding Portal and member of FINRA that offers securities under a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) platform. This is the primary marketplace where Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) are first issued and sold directly to investors to fund a Creator. GigaStar Trading (Secondary Market) is an SEC-registered broker-dealer (BD) operating a digital Alternative Trading System (ATS) for the trading of Digital Asset Securities. This is a secondary market trading venue separate from the primary market, where eligible investors may buy and sell CRTs with one another. Primary offerings raise capital for Creators. Secondary trading allows existing investors to trade CRTs, transferring ownership, subject to market availability. NOTE: Investment offerings are speculative, illiquid, and involve a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss of your entire investment. Securities purchased in GigaStar Market must be held 12 months before trading in the secondary market. There is no guarantee of an active or liquid secondary market and investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

What assets can be traded?

Eligible Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) that were issued in primary offerings, have satisfied applicable holding requirements (12-month holding period from initial purchase) and meet platform eligibility standards can be traded on the GigaStar Trading platform.