Asset Class · Platinum Group Metals · Rarest PGM
Rhodium —
Investment Profile
Fractional ownership of verified rhodium inventories, backed 1:1 by audited physical assets and held under U.S.-compliant custodial structures.
01 · Asset Thesis
Why tokenized Rhodium
Rhodium is the rarest and most price-volatile member of the platinum group metals family. Its primary commercial application — as a critical component in three-way catalytic converters for gasoline-engine emission control — places it at the center of global automotive regulatory compliance frameworks. Supply is critically constrained, with virtually no primary rhodium mining outside of platinum and palladium co-production in South Africa.
Dominant role in autocatalysts — gasoline vehicle emission compliance frameworks create persistent, regulation-driven demand regardless of economic cycles
Extreme supply inelasticity — rhodium is only mined as a byproduct of platinum and palladium, making supply increases structurally constrained
Historical price spikes of extraordinary magnitude reflect the disconnect between demand urgency and supply flexibility
Relevant secondary recovery from spent autocatalysts remains the primary swing supply source, limiting downside price floor erosion
02 · Issuance Model
1:1 asset-backed issuance
Each Fraxxiom rhodium token represents a direct fractional interest in a specific quantity of verified physical rhodium. Tokens are issued only after the corresponding inventory has been legally sourced, independently assayed, and placed under certified custody.
No pre-minting — issuance occurs exclusively upon confirmed custodial receipt of physical rhodium
No synthetic exposure — token holders hold a legal fractional interest in physical metal, not a price-tracking instrument
No over-issuance — token supply is strictly bounded by documented physical inventory
Independent assay certificates and provenance records accompany every inventory lot
03 · Custody Framework
Institutional-grade custody
Physical rhodium inventories are held under segregated custodial accounts within certified facilities operating under U.S. regulatory and security standards. Given rhodium's extreme value density, vaulting protocols reflect the highest tier of PGM custody standards.
Fully segregated accounts — no commingling with other metals, assets, or parties under any circumstances
Institutional custody partners with established rhodium-handling and secure transport protocols
Insurance coverage appropriately scaled to rhodium's high per-unit value density
Custody provider identity and vault location disclosed during institutional due diligence
04 · Verification & Audit
Continuous verification
Given rhodium's high per-unit value and thin market, verification rigor is paramount. Third-party audits and blockchain-based custody records provide investors with transparent, tamper-evident ownership documentation.
Independent third-party assay verification conducted at each custody transfer event
On-chain proof of reserves framework linking each token to a specific verified inventory record
Full source-to-custody audit trail including smelter origin and refinery certifications
Investor portal access to ownership registry and audit event log
05 · Risk Considerations
Key risk considerations
Rhodium is among the most volatile and thinly traded of all investable metals. Prospective investors should assess these specific risk factors with care.
Material Risk Factors
- Extreme price volatility — rhodium has historically experienced price moves of several thousand percent within multi-year cycles, in both directions
- Liquidity risk — the rhodium market is significantly thinner than gold, platinum, or palladium, which may impact exit execution under adverse conditions
- Demand concentration — over 80% of rhodium demand derives from gasoline autocatalysts; an accelerated EV transition could structurally reduce long-term demand
- Supply concentration — geopolitical instability in South Africa represents a direct systemic supply risk
- Regulatory risk — changes to emission standards or EV mandates may affect demand trajectories
- Custodial and operational risks, mitigated through segregation, independent audit, and insurance scaled to rhodium's value density
Investors should evaluate this asset as part of a diversified portfolio and within their own risk tolerance. Rhodium is appropriate only for investors with high risk tolerance and long investment horizons.
06 · Investor Access
Structured investor access
Access to Fraxxiom rhodium exposure follows a structured institutional onboarding process.
Investor Eligibility Verification
KYC/AML review in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including identity and source-of-funds documentation.
Accredited or Qualified Investor Confirmation
Access restricted to accredited investors (U.S.) or equivalent qualified institutional buyers. Investor status documentation required.
Private Onboarding Session
Dedicated review of rhodium market dynamics, Fraxxiom's custody structure, legal framework, and allocation mechanics with a Fraxxiom representative.
Allocation Execution
Investment 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 rhodium metal subject to minimum thresholds and security transport requirements
Cash settlement equivalent, subject to jurisdictional requirements and prevailing market liquidity conditions
No publicly disclosed mandatory lock-up — redemption governed by the applicable custody and legal framework
Full redemption terms and minimum thresholds disclosed during due diligence
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