Third-party references
Published external reference data is intended to provide a defensible basis for comparing assets, with source selection depending on the relevant asset class.
Valuation methodology
Foundational Trade Value (FTV)
Foundational Trade Value is a proposed methodology intended to support transparent, reference-based asset valuation for exchange accounting, rather than speculative price activity.
Purpose
A disclosed reference method, not a guarantee of market value.
The proposed methodology derives asset values from published third-party reference data and applies relevant adjustments for each asset class. Zamani Africa is not intended to set values unilaterally, and FTV calculations should be subject to independent audit.
Reference selection, data quality, grade and condition adjustments, audit processes and dispute review are important to the methodology. A detailed technical specification remains necessary for participants and independent reviewers.
Methodology controls
Transparency, independent review and calibration.
Independent audit
FTV calculations should be subject to independent audit, with a valuation review panel available to consider contested cases.
Dispute handling
Participants need a transparent method and a clear escalation path for valuation questions. The methodology does not guarantee asset prices.
Implementation status
This page explains the intended methodology. It does not publish a validated FTV calculation engine, a live reference-price feed, a specific asset valuation, or a guarantee. Detailed technical specifications and operational testing remain necessary.