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Crypto startup aims to tokenize oil barrels for 24/7 trading

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Energy Substantiation, a crypto startup, is developing a digital token, WTIC, designed to represent one barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil. The company aims to allow anyone with a crypto wallet to invest in oil, offering 24/7 trading capabilities that differ from traditional markets. While the concept draws parallels to stablecoins, its success hinges on attracting participants from both the energy and crypto sectors, with current on-chain value around $80,000. AI

IMPACT This initiative explores tokenizing real-world assets like oil, potentially impacting traditional finance and commodity markets through blockchain technology.

RANK_REASON This is a new product launch from a startup, not a frontier release from a major AI lab.

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Crypto startup aims to tokenize oil barrels for 24/7 trading

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Gindis, Sidhartha Shukla, Bloomberg ·

    The crypto startup trying to put a barrel of oil on blockchain

    Energy Substantiation wants oil suppliers to help support a digital token tied to physical crude.

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