The minimum investment for tokenized uranium has dropped to just $10. That's a big change from the previous requirement of $4.2 million for over-the-counter trades.
Transak, a Web3 payment provider, has teamed up with Uranium.io. This is the first blockchain marketplace for uranium trading. Now, retail investors can buy tokenized uranium shares using cryptocurrency or credit cards.
This partnership aims to make uranium trading more accessible. With a minimum purchase of only $10, it opens the door for many who couldn't afford the previous entry price. Previously, you needed about $4.2 million to get involved in the market.
Carlo de Luca Gabrielli, the global director of sales at Transak, says this new payment option will attract more retail investors. He pointed out, "Physical uranium as an investment has been out of reach for the average person." Now, anyone can invest in this commodity for just $10.
The platform launched on the Tezos blockchain in December 2024. It enables trading through decentralized applications.
This uranium trading platform is part of a growing trend in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This means turning financial and tangible assets into digital tokens on the blockchain. The goal is to increase accessibility and liquidity for investors.
Gabrielli believes this year will be fruitful for tokenized assets. Blockchain technology offers new liquidity opportunities, quick settlements, and fractional ownership. He explains, "These benefits are especially valuable for high-value, less-liquid assets like uranium and real estate." It's a natural evolution in our global economy.
Uranium purchased through these applications will be stored as physical Triuranium octoxide (U3O8) in a regulated depository managed by Cameco, a leading uranium provider.
The platform launched in partnership with Curzon Uranium, a top trading company that has traded over $1 billion in uranium. They also teamed up with Archax, the first registered cryptocurrency exchange in the UK.
Experts predict that the RWA sector could grow more than 50 times by 2030. This forecast comes from major financial institutions and consulting firms, as reported in a Tren Finance research study.