CGOLD is a Digital Token,
Backed by Physical Gold.

CGOLD is a tokenized gold asset backed by physical 100% fine gold securely stored in Switzerland. Each CGOLD token represents 1/100 gram of physical gold held in custody.

CGOLD combines the characteristics of physical gold as a store of value with the accessibility, transparency and programmability of blockchain technology. It is an institutional-grade product developed in partnership with a leading Swiss precious-metals vaulting provider.

CGOLD represents a digital claim linked to physical gold held in secure Swiss custody.

For every CGOLD token in circulation, 1/100 gram of physical gold is allocated as backing. The corresponding gold reserves are held in Switzerland and subject to regular verification.

The blockchain records the amount of CGOLD issued and in circulation, while the reserves information provides transparency on the underlying physical gold. The value of the gold reserves should be equal to or greater than the value of all CGOLD tokens issued and outstanding.

This structure combines the stability and scarcity of physical gold with the transferability and composability of a blockchain-based asset.

CGOLD can be acquired in two ways:

• Authorized Partners (APs): Institutional and eligible participants can acquire CGOLD directly after completing the required onboarding, identification and approval process.
• Decentralized exchanges (DEXs): CGOLD can be traded on supported Cardano DEX.

The Authorized Partner (AP) process is designed for participants seeking direct access to the underlying gold-token issuance and redemption mechanism, without using a DEX. It is intended for transactions above USD 10,000.

CGOLD is designed to operate as a freely transferable blockchain asset, allowing it to be integrated into decentralized applications and financial protocols that support the token.

Depending on the available integrations, CGOLD can be used for:

• Trading: buying and selling CGOLD on Cardano DEX, such as Minswap.
• Lending and borrowing: using CGOLD as an asset on supported lending platforms such as Liqwid.
• DeFi applications: interacting with other Cardano-based applications that support CGOLD.
• Transfers: CGOLD can be transferred directly between users and used as a medium of exchange or a store of value, combining the stability of gold with the flexibility of a digital asset.

This gives CGOLD utility beyond simply holding physical gold, while preserving exposure to an underlying real-world asset.

Yes. Each CGOLD token is backed by 1/100 gram of 100% fine physical gold held in Switzerland.

The gold reserves are subject to regular verification and reconciliation. The reserves information is intended to provide transparency regarding the existence and valuation of the gold backing CGOLD in circulation.

The underlying gold is securely stored in Switzerland through a leading Swiss precious-metals vaulting and custody provider.

Swiss regulations impose stringent requirements concerning the quality and origin of precious metals processed and stored in Switzerland.

The gold reserves are regularly reviewed and reconciled against the amount of CGOLD issued and outstanding.

The reserves page provides information on the quantity and valuation of the physical gold backing the tokens. The objective is that the total value of the gold reserves remains equal to or greater than the value of the CGOLD tokens in circulation.

No. CGOLD provides exposure to physical gold, but it is not risk-free.

The price of gold can fluctuate significantly due to changes in interest rates, inflation expectations, currency movements, market conditions and geopolitical events. Investors may therefore lose part of their investment if the market value of gold decreases.

CGOLD also involves risks associated with the underlying custody, token infrastructure, blockchain, smart contracts, liquidity and applicable regulatory framework.

Traditional gold investment generally involves intermediaries, custody arrangements and infrastructure that can make gold less accessible and less transferable.

CGOLD uses blockchain infrastructure to make gold digitally transferable, divisible and composable with decentralized applications.

The objective is to combine the established role of gold as a store of value with the efficiency and programmability of digital assets.

CGOLD combines the properties of physical gold with the efficiency of blockchain technology. Key benefits include:

• 24/7 accessibility and transferability
• Potentially lower ownership and transaction costs
• No need for investors to personally store, transport or insure physical gold
• Blockchain-based transparency
• Access to decentralized markets
• DeFi composability and lending utility
• Fractional ownership, with each token representing only 1/100 gram of gold

CGOLD therefore provides a digital way to access gold while maintaining a direct link to physical reserves.

Cardano provides the underlying blockchain infrastructure on which CGOLD operates. The blockchain enables CGOLD to be:

• Transferred between compatible wallets
• Traded on decentralized exchanges
• Integrated into DeFi applications
• Used as collateral where supported
• Transparently tracked on-chain