Asset Class · Precious Metals · PGM
Platinum —
Investment Profile
Fractional ownership of verified platinum inventories, backed 1:1 by audited physical assets and held under U.S.-compliant custodial structures.
01 · Asset Thesis
Why tokenized Platinum
Platinum is a critical industrial and investment-grade metal with deep ties to clean energy transition, automotive catalysis, and high-tech manufacturing. Its annual mine supply is among the most constrained of all precious metals, concentrated in fewer than three producing nations, and increasingly driven by structural demand from hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Critical input for hydrogen fuel cells (PEM technology), driving long-term structural demand aligned with energy transition mandates
Supply scarcity structurally superior to gold — annual production is approximately 10x lower by volume
Globally recognized LBMA price benchmark with deep institutional market infrastructure
Dual role as industrial commodity and monetary asset provides multi-cycle resilience
02 · Issuance Model
1:1 asset-backed issuance
Each Fraxxiom platinum token represents a direct fractional interest in a specific quantity of verified physical platinum. Tokens are issued only after the corresponding inventory has been legally sourced, assayed, and deposited into certified custody.
No pre-minting — issuance is triggered only by physical deposit confirmation
No synthetic exposure — each token is a legal interest in physical metal, not a derivative
No over-issuance — token supply is mathematically capped by verified physical inventory
Assay documentation and weight certificates form part of the custody record for every lot
03 · Custody Framework
Institutional-grade custody
Physical platinum inventories are held under segregated custodial accounts within certified vaulting facilities operating under U.S. regulatory and security standards. Fraxxiom maintains no balance sheet exposure to the held assets.
Segregated accounts — platinum inventory is ring-fenced and cannot be commingled with other assets or liabilities
Custody agreements executed with institutional-grade vault operators with established PGM-handling protocols
Insurance coverage aligned with industry standards for precious and platinum group metals
Detailed custody structure and vault operator identities disclosed during institutional due diligence
04 · Verification & Audit
Continuous verification
Asset existence, legal ownership, and custody events are periodically verified through independent third-party audits. All material custody events are immutably recorded using blockchain-based traceability infrastructure.
Third-party audits conducted by qualified assayers and independent verification agents
Proof of reserves framework applied to each platinum lot with on-chain ownership registry
Full audit trail from sourcing origin through refinery, transport, and final custodial deposit
Chain-of-custody documentation available to token holders through the investor portal
05 · Risk Considerations
Key risk considerations
Investing in tokenized platinum involves risks that prospective investors should evaluate carefully before committing capital.
Material Risk Factors
- Commodity price volatility — platinum prices are subject to significant fluctuation driven by industrial demand cycles, automotive sector dynamics, and hydrogen economy developments
- Supply concentration risk — over 70% of global supply originates from South Africa; geopolitical or labor disruptions may affect market pricing
- Regulatory changes affecting digital securities or tokenized assets in applicable jurisdictions
- Custodial and operational risks, mitigated through asset segregation, independent audit, and insurance
- Liquidity constraints under extreme or illiquid market conditions
- Hydrogen economy adoption risk — long-term demand thesis is contingent on the pace of fuel cell vehicle deployment
Investors should evaluate this asset as part of a diversified institutional portfolio and within their own risk tolerance and regulatory framework.
06 · Investor Access
Structured investor access
Access to Fraxxiom platinum exposure follows a structured institutional onboarding process designed to ensure compliance and alignment.
Investor Eligibility Verification
KYC/AML review conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. All investors must satisfy identity and source-of-funds verification prior to proceeding.
Accredited or Qualified Investor Confirmation
Access is restricted to accredited investors (U.S.) or equivalent qualified institutional buyers. Documentation of investor status is required.
Private Onboarding Session
A dedicated session with a Fraxxiom representative to review the platinum asset profile, custody structure, legal framework, and allocation mechanics.
Allocation Execution
Investment allocation executed through approved channels following completion of the due diligence and subscription process.
07 · Redemption
Redemption options
Subject to applicable terms and conditions, investors may request redemption through approved mechanisms.
Physical delivery of platinum metal, subject to minimum thresholds and logistical requirements
Cash settlement equivalent at prevailing LBMA reference price, subject to jurisdictional requirements
No publicly disclosed mandatory lock-up periods — redemption governed by the applicable custody and legal framework
Detailed redemption terms, minimum thresholds, and timelines provided during the due diligence process
Evaluate Platinum as an institutional allocation
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