Metals.io announced that borrowing against xU3O8, the world’s first tokenized uranium, is officially live as of March 30, 2026. This launch, powered by the Morpho lending infrastructure and available on Oku, allows investors to access liquidity in USDC without selling their underlying physical uranium positions.
The integration enhances capital efficiency by bringing real-world assets ( RWAs) into the decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem. The xU3O8 tokens represent digital ownership of physical uranium securely stored in a regulated depository operated by Cameco, one of the largest global uranium providers.
This development follows the increasing demand for nuclear energy driven by artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and low-carbon initiatives. By leveraging Morpho’s decentralized infrastructure, the platform offers users a way to put idle capital to work while maintaining exposure to a strategic commodity known for lower volatility than traditional crypto assets.
🧭 FAQs
• Where is the physical uranium collateral for xU3O8 stored? The uranium is kept in a regulated depository operated by Cameco.
• Which platform provides the lending infrastructure for xU3O8? The lending functionality is powered by the Morpho decentralized protocol.
• What stablecoin can users currently borrow against uranium? Users can currently borrow USDC using their tokenized uranium as collateral.
• How can local investors access these new lending features? Global investors can access the lending markets through the Oku interface.
