Republic, an investment platform, is launching a new initiative to offer retail investors exposure to private companies such as SpaceX and OpenAI through blockchain technology. The platform plans to mint digital tokens, called "Mirror Tokens," that track the price performance of private shares, starting with the rSpaceX token. These tokens will be created and traded on the Solana blockchain, aiming to provide access to traditionally illiquid private equity markets. While the tokens do not represent direct ownership of SpaceX shares, they mirror Republic's exposure to the company's private market valuation. This move is part of a broader trend to democratize access to high-profile startups by leveraging tokenization and blockchain infrastructure.