Web3 with Sam Kamani

265: Tokenizing Oil as a Security — Dave from OilXCoin on Regulated RWAs in Web3

11 Jun 2025

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What if your entry point to crypto wasn’t Bitcoin or ETH… but a Real World Asset backed token tied to real oil production? In this episode, Dave from OilXCoin shares how their team is bridging the gap between traditional energy markets and Web3 by launching a token which has received regulatory approval. From upstream oil leases and production logistics to regulatory compliance, licensed secondary market exchanges, and building for crypto newcomers — this episode is a real-world masterclass in how RWA tokenization works when done the hard way.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Dave joins to discuss oil-backed RWA tokenization.[00:01:00] Origin story: From BMW and IT to blockchain and crypto.[00:02:00] Building OilXCoin: Bridging commodities and regulated securities.[00:03:00] Why oil and gas: Real assets, upstream exposure, and untapped investor appetite.[00:04:30] Who it’s for: 85% of early buyers had never held crypto before.[00:06:00] What makes it a security: Beyond peg — exposure to production and revenue.[00:07:00] Price movement: Unlike stable RWAs, value includes operational upside.[00:08:00] Volatility: Why oil makes for a compelling but steady entry asset.[00:10:00] Why blockchain: Transparency, efficiency, and long-term access.[00:11:00] Tech stack: Launched on Ethereum ERC-20 for compliance and trust.[00:13:00] Focus: Why OilXCoin avoids complexity and sticks with clarity.[00:14:00] Target audience: Retail entry users + conservative institutional players.[00:17:00] Regulatory path: Approved as a security by Liechtenstein’s FMA.[00:19:00] Security = Legitimacy: Why regulation actually helps gain trust.[00:20:00] Compliance costs: High barriers but critical for adoption.[00:21:00] Exchange listings: Waiting on licensed, compliant RWA marketplaces.[00:24:00] Revenue model: Extracting and selling crude oil + transaction fees.[00:26:00] No staking: Clear messaging and simplicity for new users.[00:29:00] The liquidity problem: RWA tokens and the future of compliant exchanges.[00:32:00] Final ask: Partnerships, oil lease providers, and early exchange support.Connecthttps://oilxcoin.io/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/oilxcoin/https://x.com/OilXCoinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/d-rademacher/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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