Metals.io issues tokens backed by 25 tonnes of physical copper stored in Germany

Metals.io has launched 25,000 copper tokens backed by physical metal, aiming to democratize retail access to commodity investments. Each token represents a claim on physical copper held in reserve, bringing a base metal traditionally confined to industrial markets and futures contracts onto blockchain rails. The move could reshape retail investor participation in commodities by lowering entry barriers that have historically limited direct copper exposure to institutional players. The announcement, covered by Crypto Briefing, did not disclose the token price, total value locked, custody arrangements, or which chain the tokens were issued on. Watch for details on redemption mechanics, third-party audits of the metal reserves, and whether Metals.io expands the model to other commodities.