The oldest assets on Earth are finally getting a modern upgrade. Gold, silver, and even key industrial metals are moving onto blockchain rails—quietly, steadily, and with major implications for markets, portfolios, and global supply chains.
In 2026, tokenized metals are shifting from “interesting experiment” to real financial infrastructure. Gold has passed $1B in tokenized value. Silver is accelerating fast. And industrial metals like copper, lithium, and nickel aren’t far behind.
Why now?
AI is reshaping exploration. Digital twins are modernizing mines. Regulators are offering clearer frameworks. And institutions are preparing for a world where settlement happens in minutes, not days.
Tokenized metals deliver something rare:
✔ Verifiable physical backing
✔ On-chain transparency
✔ Faster global settlement
✔ Interoperability with TradFi + DeFi
This is Week 1 of my 2026 Tokenized Metals Series.
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Digital metals are here. And 2026 is their breakout year.
— Yogi Nelson
Blockchain & AI Forum 