Tether Gold PriceXAUT/USD: $4,774.07

What is Tether Gold (XAUT)?

Tether Gold (XAUT), also styled as XAU₮, is a digital token that represents ownership of physical gold on a 1:1 basis. Launched on January 23, 2020, by TG Commodities, S.A. de C.V. (an El Salvador-incorporated entity affiliated with the Tether group), XAUT was designed to bridge traditional gold markets with blockchain technology. Each token corresponds to one fine troy ounce of physical gold. Its primary use case is to enable direct exposure to gold prices through a transferable digital asset, without the logistical challenges of storing or insuring physical bullion.

Gold Backing and Storage

Tether Gold tokens are fully backed by allocated physical gold bars meeting the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery standard. The gold is stored in secure, insured vaults in Switzerland.

Key backing details include:

1. 1:1 backing ratio — One XAUT equals exactly one fine troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold.
2. Allocated reserves — Gold is held specifically for token holders and not commingled for other purposes.
3. Independent attestations — Quarterly reports confirm physical reserves match issued tokens.

Token Supply and Economics

Unlike cryptocurrencies with fixed caps, XAUT supply adjusts dynamically based on gold deposits and redemptions.

Supply metrics as of April 17, 2026:

• Circulating supply: Approximately 559,899 XAUT.
• Total supply: Approximately 707,747 XAUT.
• No maximum supply limit — New tokens are issued only when additional physical gold is purchased and deposited.

This structure ties token availability directly to verifiable physical holdings rather than algorithmic emission schedules.

Technology and Blockchain Integration

XAUT is issued as a standard token across multiple blockchains for broader accessibility and lower transaction costs.

Technical specifications include:

1. ERC-20 standard on the Ethereum blockchain.
2. TRC-20 standard on the TRON blockchain.
3. Fractional divisibility — Tokens can be divided up to six decimal places, allowing ownership of fractions of an ounce.

No custom Layer-1 blockchain or advanced smart-contract logic beyond standard token functionality is required for core operations.

Redemption and Operational Features

Holders can redeem XAUT for physical gold or cash proceeds through the official platform after identity verification.

Defined redemption parameters:

1. Minimum direct purchase from issuer — 50 XAUT (50 troy ounces).
2. Physical redemption threshold — Generally 430 XAUT (one full London Good Delivery bar).
3. Fees — 0.25% issuance/redemption fee plus any applicable transport or market-sale costs; no ongoing custody fees apply.

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