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by spiralx 1971 days ago
It's far more centralised than you think, dematerialization isn't 100% complete but Cede and Co. hold the ledger of who owns what - at least to the extent that is possible.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depository_Trust_%26_Clearing_...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cede_and_Company