Commodities tokenization
Digital investment opportunities

Commodity investing often involves high entry barriers, custody challenges, and limited access for smaller investors. At Brickken, we enable the tokenization of rights linked to physical commodities or their market value. Our platform improves traceability, simplifies investor onboarding, and creates compliant access to commodities-backed investment products.

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What is commodities tokenization?

Commodities tokenization involves creating blockchain-based tokens that represent ownership or rights to tradeable raw materials, such as:

Gold

Silver and other precious metals

Oil and gas

Agricultural products (e.g. coffee, wheat)

Industrial resources (e.g. lithium, copper)

Tokens can be fully backed by physical assets held in custody or mirror commodities price exposure via smart contracts. Some models enable physical redemption, while others are built purely for trading or collateral purposes.

Benefits of commodities tokenization

24/7 global access

Trade commodities-backed assets anytime, anywhere. Remove the constraints of traditional market hours.

Fractional ownership

Buy small shares of high-value commodities like gold or oil. Lower the entry barrier for everyday investors.

On-chain settlement

Settle trades instantly with blockchain infrastructure. Reduce counterparty risk and clearing delays.

Redeemability & custody transparency

Link tokens to physical reserves held in secure vaults. Build trust through audited proof-of-reserve.

Real-Time price exposure

Track and trade commodities with up-to-date market data. Let investors hedge or diversify portfolios with ease.

The Brickken platform: An end-to-end solution for digital assets management

Legal structuring

Establish the legal foundation of your project. Define the structure and prepare all required documentation to ensure compliance and transparency.

Brickken SaaS form for digital asset details with maximum supply settings and legal document upload sections.

Digital asset store setup

Create your investor portal the central hub where your tokenized assets will be displayed and accessed. Define your project’s identity and configure the environment investors will interact with.

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Offering launch

Set the terms for your initial token offering. With the store and visuals in place, configure the funding round and get ready for investor onboardin

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Use Cases
Commodities tokenization

Tokenized gold with physical redemption

Example
A fintech firm offers gold-backed tokens where each token equals 1 gram of vaulted gold.

How it works
Gold is stored in audited, insured vaults.
Users buy tokens (e.g., G-Coin) that can be redeemed for physical delivery.
Tokens are tradable on digital exchanges and used for payments or savings.

Tokenization Benefit
Combines gold’s stability with the speed and flexibility of digital assets.

Fractional silver investment for retail investors

Example
A platform tokenizes bulk silver bars into micro-investment units.

How it works
1kg bars are divided into 1,000 tokens.
Small investors buy tokens to diversify their portfolios.
Tokens can be traded or used as collateral within DeFi applications.

Tokenization Benefit
Makes physical silver accessible to everyday investors while enabling liquidity.

Oil-backed trade tokens for B2B settlement

Example
An energy firm issues tokens backed by oil inventory for use in global supply chain payments.

How it works
Tokens represent barrels of oil in storage.
Suppliers accept tokens as payment, redeemable or tradable on-chain.
Smart contracts automate volume-based discounts and delivery schedules.

Tokenization Benefit
Enables faster, programmable settlement in commodities-heavy trade operations.

Agricultural futures via smart tokens

Example
A coffee producer sells tokenized futures contracts to finance the next harvest.

How it works
Investors buy tokens representing future delivery of coffee at a fixed price.
Tokens can be resold or redeemed for product at maturity.
Weather and yield data is integrated on-chain to reduce risk.

Tokenization Benefit
Improves capital access for producers and gives investors direct exposure to future supply.

Industrial metal basket tokens

Example
An index fund creates a token tracking a weighted basket of lithium, nickel, and cobalt.

How it works
Underlying metals are purchased and stored.
The token reflects the real-time value of the full basket.
Investors trade it as a single asset with diversified industrial exposure.

Tokenization Benefit
Simplifies diversified commodities investing through a single, blockchain-based product.

Comprehensive comparison

Key differences between commodities tokenization and commodity-based ARTs
Feature	Commodities tokenization	Commodity-based ARTs
Ownership	Represents legal/fractional ownership of a real asset	Tracks value, no claim to physical asset
Use case	Investment, storage, lending, redemption	Price exposure, payments, DeFi integration
Redemption	Often redeemable for physical goods	Usually non-redeemable, value-tracking only
Price link	Direct link to held asset (proof of reserve)	Pegged to reference price via algorithm or reserves
Custody	Asset held by custodian or vault	No physical custody required
Liquidity model	Traded like tokenized securities	Traded like tokenized securities

Commodities tokenization
Digital investment opportunities

What is commodities tokenization?