Traditional gold ownership comes with significant challenges: storage costs, insurance fees, verification difficulties, and limited divisibility. Tether Gold solves these problems by digitizing gold ownership while maintaining the underlying physical backing. You can own fractions of an ounce, trade 24/7 globally, and store your holdings in a digital wallet without worrying about physical security or storage fees.

The token provides instant liquidity that physical gold cannot match. While selling physical gold involves finding buyers, verification processes, and potentially lengthy settlements, XAUT can be traded instantly on cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. This makes it perfect for both long-term wealth preservation and short-term trading strategies.

Unlike gold ETFs or certificates that may involve counterparty risk through intermediary banks, Tether Gold offers more direct ownership rights. Each token is backed by allocated gold, meaning specific bars are designated for token holders, reducing the risk of fractional reserve practices sometimes associated with paper gold products.