AetherStrike and Valkor Forge Alliance in Groundbreaking Resource Tokenization Venture

AetherStrike and Valkor's Innovative Resource Tokenization

In a significant stride towards modernizing commodity investment, AetherStrike, a blockchain innovation firm based in Wyoming, has announced a strategic alliance with Valkor, a prominent player in the U.S. oil sands sector. This partnership will see the tokenization of proven oil sand reserves through a pioneering project that aims to create liquidity in traditionally illiquid asset classes.

The initiative marks AetherStrike's first official 'Strike,' a term the company uses to denote each distinct project on their platform for tokenizing commodities. The project focuses on transforming ownership interests in substantial oil reserves into what AetherStrike refers to as Dynamic Resource Reserve Units (DRRUs). This conversion will allow accredited investors access to high-value resource reserves without navigating the complicated deal structures typically involved in energy investments.

Kevin Hamilton, the Co-Founder of AetherStrike, emphasized the advantages tokenization brings, stating, "For producers like Valkor, this represents a superior capital formation method, allowing swift growth in production without diluting shares or ceding operational authority. Investors can transform a historically illiquid asset class into a fractionally owned commodity with clear valuations and the ability to trade anytime."

Valkor, which holds mineral rights encompassing over 25,000 acres in Utah’s Uinta Basin, is targeting the production of sustainable asphalt binder derived from an initial estimate of over 4.5 billion barrels of heavy oil. The agreement will see specific parcels from Valkor’s extensive oil sands portfolio tokenized, with details of the inaugural project forthcoming over the next few months.

Expressing enthusiasm for the partnership, Steven Byle, CEO of Valkor, remarked, "We are thrilled to join forces in democratizing commodity investments through dynamic resource units. This collaboration not only focuses on enhancing a vital domestic energy resource but also aims to decrease reliance on imported heavy oil while contributing to decarbonizing our road infrastructure."

Both AetherStrike and Valkor will maintain token holdings throughout the project, creating a unified interest between the producers, the platform, and the investors.

The initial DRRU token offering is set to launch in the second quarter of 2026, with AetherStrike planning additional Strikes that will encompass various sectors such as oil, gas, minerals, and forestry in the near future.

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About AetherStrike LLC

AetherStrike is at the forefront of using blockchain technology to convert proven natural resource reserves into security tokens, opening the door to liquidity for producers and investment opportunities for accredited investors.

About Valkor

Valkor excels in energy development, leveraging a blend of geological, engineering, and operational strategies to optimize resource extraction and contribute positively to environmental standards.

Note: This release does not constitute an offer nor a solicitation for securities. Offers will be selectively made to accredited investors in compliance with applicable regulations.