Dan McElduff, President of Abaxx Exchange, delves into the fast-evolving battery metals market, emphasizing the launch of futures contracts for nickel sulfate and lithium carbonate. He discusses the critical role of early adopters in ensuring market liquidity and the necessity of standardization for effective price discovery. The conversation also touches on the intertwined challenges of geopolitical factors and supply chain dynamics, alongside opportunities presented by the growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.