Commodity markets are entering a structural transition. Gold, silver, copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and even rare earth elements are beginning to move onto blockchain infrastructure. This is not a marketing slogan; it is a slow but real redesign of how ownership, settlement, and collateral work.
In 2026, I’m launching a 52-week series on BlockchainAIForum focused exclusively on tokenized metals—where hard assets meet digital rails.
Why This Matters Now
- Tokenized gold has surpassed $1B in circulation.
- Tokenized silver is approaching $200M.
- Industrial metals are next in line.
- AI is reshaping exploration, mine planning, and supply-chain visibility.
- Regulators are moving toward clearer digital-asset frameworks.
For investors, treasurers, and strategists, tokenized metals combine:
- Verifiable, physical backing
- On-chain transparency and auditability
- Faster, global settlement
- Interoperability with both TradFi and DeFi systems
What This Series Will Cover
- Precious metals on chain (gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium)
- Industrial and energy metals (copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, rare earths)
- AI, digital twins, and ESG traceability in mining
- Portfolio design, collateral, and regulatory developments (SEC/CFTC)
If your work touches commodities, risk, treasury, or digital-asset strategy, I confident you’ll find this series useful.
2026 will be an important year for digital commodities. I’d be glad to have you along for the journey.
— Yogi Nelson
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