Transak Powers Uranium.io to Bring Tokenized Uranium to the Masses

Powered by Tezos and Etherlink, the Transak-uranium.io integration opens a previously exclusive asset class, making uranium trading affordable and accessible.

Transak, the leading Web3 payments infrastructure provider,  has unveiled its role in enhancing global accessibility to uranium (as a financial asset) via uranium.io, the world’s first uranium trading marketplace powered by blockchain.

Built on the robust infrastructure of Tezos and Etherlink, uranium.io eliminates traditional barriers to an asset class that has been instrumental in driving the AI revolution and meeting net-zero energy goals.

Millions To Mainstream

For decades, uranium trading has been dominated by institutional investors. Minimum lot sizes for over-the-counter trades are 50,000 pounds, and entry costs start at approximately $4.2 million. Uranium.io disrupts this status quo by tokenizing physical uranium and leveraging blockchain technology to reduce the minimum purchase to as low as $10. This unprecedented step makes uranium trading accessible to retail investors worldwide.

Transak’s seamless fiat-to-crypto on-ramp plays a pivotal role in democratizing access. By allowing users to purchase uranium tokens representing beneficial ownership of physical U3O8 (physical uranium) using familiar payment methods such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, credit cards, and bank transfers, Transak ensures a frictionless onboarding experience.

The Transak and uranium.io integration reduces such barriers, empowering users to purchase physical uranium (as tokens) with as little as $10 via USDC on Etherlink.

“At Transak, we believe that democratizing access to traditionally exclusive markets is a critical step towards true financial inclusion,” said Carlo de Luca Gabrielli, Global Director of Sales at Transak. “Our integration with uranium.io exemplifies how technology can empower individuals globally to participate in high-value asset trading that was previously limited to the most affluent.”

Why Uranium In 2025?

Governments globally are setting ambitious net-zero carbon emission targets. Nuclear power, which uses uranium as fuel, is a carbon-free source of baseload energy. This makes it a crucial component in achieving these targets.

Further, the development and deployment of AI models require massive computational power, which translates to enormous energy consumption. Data centers, the physical infrastructure housing the servers that run AI, are becoming increasingly power-hungry. Nuclear power offers a reliable and scalable way to meet this escalating energy demand. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are investing in nuclear power to support their AI initiatives.

By tokenizing physical uranium and representing it on-chain, uranium.io introduces a more efficient, transparent, and liquid marketplace. Trades settle faster, custody is simpler, and ownership is clear, with all physical uranium securely stored at Cameco’s regulated depository.

Transak, The Torchbearer Of Accessibility

As the first and only fiat on-ramp integrated with uranium.io, Transak is championing financial inclusion by making high-value markets accessible to retail investors.

Uranium acquisitions saw a substantial increase of over 27% between 2022 and 2023. This growth predates the introduction of tokenization. With tokenization expanding access to this emerging asset class, even greater growth can be anticipated.

Transak empowers retail investors to participate without needing the substantial capital historically required. The integration of Transak on uranium.io supports seamless transactions through over 20 localized payment methods, such as Google Pay, Apple Pay, credit cards, and bank transfers, providing a frictionless user experience.

Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, said, “Real world assets on chain are compelling when they meaningfully reduce friction or enable new economic arrangements. The launch of uranium.io on Tezos is a perfect example - transforming a market previously restricted by massive lot sizes and OTC overhead into something accessible and composable. This is particularly exciting as nuclear power is experiencing a revival.”

Furthermore, Transak’s commitment to security and transparency ensures institutional-grade storage and robust compliance measures. This guarantees peace of mind for all participants, as custody and ownership processes are both secure and clear.

To learn more about purchasing U3O8, visit www.uranium.io.

Get Started Today

Discover how Transak, Tezos, and Etherlink are revolutionizing uranium trading. Visit Uranium.io to learn more. With Transak On-Ramp solutions, the future of uranium trading is now within your reach.

About Transak

Transak is the world's most compliant and largest Web3 payments infrastructure provider, serving over 8.3 million users across 160+ countries. It powers 350+ platforms, facilitating the purchase and sale of digital assets with its API-driven fiat-crypto on/off-ramp, NFT checkout, and other solutions that simplify KYC, compliance, payment methods, and customer support.

Headquartered in Miami, US, and incorporated in Delaware, Transak has a tech hub in Bengaluru and offices in London, Milan, Dubai, and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit transak.com or follow us on x.com/transak  and linkedin.com/company/transak 

About Tezos

Tezos is an open-source and energy-efficient blockchain designed to empower institutions, developers, and businesses and facilitate value transfer in a digital environment. It is designed for the scalable deployment of decentralized applications. As one of the first Proof of Stake blockchains, Tezos is globally supported and valued for its strong governance, long-term upgradability, and smart contract capabilities. For more information about Tezos, visit http://www.tezos.com. 

About Etherlink

Etherlink is a non-custodial, EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollups. Etherlink is permissionless, inherits the technology of Tezos’ Layer 1, and features a decentralized governance model, fraud proofs, and censorship resistance. https://www.etherlink.com/