NICKELIUM

How Nickelium works

From certified nickel reserves to on-chain asset-backed tokens

STEP 01

From physical reserves to certified data

Nickelium begins with real nickel-bearing land. Each mine included in the system contains measured nickel reserves certified under the JORC standard, one of the most widely recognized international reporting frameworks for mineral resources.

JORC certification requires extensive geological work, including a large number of exploratory drillings, sampling, and independent verification. These studies quantify the amount, quality, and extractability of nickel present in the ground, transforming raw geology into auditable, structured data.

Only mines that meet these certification criteria can enter the Nickelium system.

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Audited reserve data

STEP 02

Hybrid reserves and digital twins

Based on principles inspired by financial markets, Nickelium applies an algorithmic process that creates four digital twins for every certified physical reserve unit.

This results in hybrid reserves, combining:

Directly linked physical nickel in the ground

Algorithmically synthesized digital counterparts

These hybrid reserves function as the backing assets of the Nickelium token system. The structure is designed to remain anchored in physical reality, while enabling scalability and controlled value amplification.

STEP 03

Smart contract tokenization

All hybrid reserves are deployed directly into Nickelium’s core smart contract.

The contract

Breaks reserves into standardized units of

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per token

Enforces a hard supply cap of

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Equivalent to

Approximately 200,000 tons of nickel ore in situ

1 million hybrid tons Approximately 200,000 tons of nickel ore in situ

For context, global annual nickel production is approximately 3.5 million tons, meaning Nickelium requires only a minimal fraction of long-term global output and does not interfere with worldwide production capacity.

Once deployed, the smart contract autonomously governs issuance, fragmentation, and supply limits without discretionary intervention.

STEP 04

Pricing logic and market anchoring

Nickelium operates its own pricing platform connected to the smart contract.

A proprietary mathematical model calculates a minimum daily reference price for each token. This price acts as a floor, not a speculative target, and is anchored to real market data.

The underlying benchmark is the London Metal Exchange (LME), ensuring that pricing remains aligned with the global nickel market rather than isolated crypto dynamics.

STEP 05

How new tokens are issued

New Nickelium tokens can only be issued when new certified mines are added to the system.

The process requires

JORC-compliant geological studies

Validation of reserves as hybrid backing assets

Approval through the management smart contract

Token issuance is therefore resource-driven, not demand-driven, ensuring that supply growth is always tied to verified real-world assets.

STEP 06

Operational control and audit

Production, issuance, and reserve management are overseen through a specialized multisignature (multisig) smart contract and a dedicated monitoring platform.

This structure

Prevents unilateral actions

Enables traceability and accountability

Supports external audits and transparency reporting

Every critical action within the system requires multiple approvals and leaves an immutable on-chain record.

STEP 07

The role of mining operations

Nickelium does not reinvent mining, it integrates with it.

Mining operations continue to function under existing industrial, environmental, and regulatory frameworks. What Nickelium adds is a financial and technological layer that transforms certified underground reserves into transparent, digital, and auditable economic instruments.