Arthur Breitman showcased a literal uranium purchase on Tezos, enabling everyday folks to own tokenized nuclear fuel with near-zero fuss.

At Consensus 2025, Arthur Breitman strutted out in a “I own uranium” shirt. Not a casual flex - he literally bought uranium oxide on Tezos (XTZ), and he showed everyone how. 

That was the entire keynote, in three crisp steps. No theoretical fluff.

Why uranium? Let’s be real: There’s no easy public market for nuclear fuel, but the demand’s surging thanks to carbon goals and all those power-hungry AI GPUs. And typical uranium trades are hidden behind OTC desks and big minimums - i.e., out of reach for the average Joe. 

Arthur’s pitch? Let's open it up. Let’s “tokenize the nuclear age,” so anyone can buy $10 worth of real, legal, somewhat radioactive metal, courtesy of xU308.

He showed it in real time:

Email login at uranium.io

One-click USDC deposit on Tezos’ Etherlink

Purchase your chunk of “yellow cake” for the price of a large pizza

No asset manager. No 2/20 fees. No archaic broker phone calls. Just straightforward token ownership that’s legally recognized. And if you happen to run a certified nuclear facility, you can physically request the stuff.

Because sure, nothing says “I do what I want” like storing small canisters of nuclear oxide in the back closet.

Why Tezos? Arthur hammered on Etherlink - Tezos’ L2 - that’s EVM-compatible but avoids centralized kill switches or shady committees. Sub-second confirmations, fairness in block ordering, etc. He also said many so-called L2s are “VC side projects” with minimal decentralization. 

He closed with a: “I own uranium. Do you?” It’s a perfect demonstration of where DeFi meets real-world assets. Instead of waitlists and compliance nightmares, you just click a button on your phone. 

Ultimately, it’s a lesson that tokenization can be more than hype. If you’re still skeptical, well… maybe it’s time to channel your inner Dr. Manhattan. But not the supervillain kind. 

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