Datavault AI announced a $7 million minting agreement and a 30 % perpetual royalty partnership with Tanzania‑based MTB Mining Ltd., a company that controls more than 25 million metric tons of copper reserves and additional mineral assets. The deal positions Datavault as a key player in the emerging real‑world asset (RWA) tokenization market and provides a new revenue stream that aligns with the company’s strategic pivot away from legacy audio components.
Under the agreement, Datavault will use its patented Sumerian® technology to digitize MTB’s rare‑earth minerals, creating verified, traceable digital assets that can be traded on the forthcoming International Elements Exchange™. The partnership also grants Datavault a 30 % royalty on all future token transactions involving MTB’s assets, a high‑value stream that reflects the premium nature of the underlying commodities. The deal includes the Windsor Ruby, a rare gemstone that will be digitized as part of the initial minting, underscoring the breadth of the company’s tokenization capabilities.
Datavault’s Q3 2025 financials provide important context for the announcement. The company reported a net loss of $33 million on revenue of $2.9 million, a 148 % year‑over‑year increase that highlights strong demand for its new data‑exchange services but also reveals the high cost of its strategic pivot. Gross margin stood at roughly 3 %, reflecting significant investments in research and development, SG&A, and the integration of new technology platforms. Despite the losses, management raised its full‑year 2025 revenue guidance to a low end of $30 million and its 2026 guidance to exceed $200 million, signaling confidence that the new RWA tokenization business will drive future growth.
The MTB Mining partnership is a tangible example of Datavault’s shift toward monetizing tangible assets through blockchain technology. By tokenizing copper and other minerals, the company creates a new class of digital assets that can be traded, financed, and leveraged in ways that traditional commodities cannot. This move also positions Datavault to capture value from the growing digital‑asset market for commodities and provides a template for future deals with other mining and resource companies.
The announcement was met with a positive market reaction, driven by the guidance raise, the strategic pivot, and an unusual meme‑coin airdrop announced for shareholders. Investors view the deal as a step toward diversifying revenue and reducing reliance on legacy hardware, but they also remain cautious about the company’s ongoing net losses and the pending $150 million investment from Scilex Holdings, which is critical for maintaining liquidity.
CEO Nathaniel Bradley said the partnership was “incredible from a strategic point of view,” emphasizing the company’s commitment to building a robust ecosystem for tokenized real‑world assets. CFO Brett Moyer highlighted the importance of disciplined spending as the company scales its new platform, underscoring the need to balance growth with financial sustainability.
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