Yigit Taha OZTURK 
As global markets wade through uncertainty, gold is once again capturing investor attention. No longer limited to bars or ETFs, gold is now entering the digital era in full force. The latest example? A major innovation from Tether.
The stablecoin giant has launched XAUt0, an omnichain version of its gold-backed token XAUt, on TON (The Open Network), marking a new chapter in digital precious metals.
A New Standard in Gold Investing
Built on LayerZero’s “Omnichain Fungible Token” standard, XAUt0 enables seamless transfers across blockchains without using wrapping mechanisms or middlechains. This technical leap allows broader and more flexible access to digital gold.
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XAUt, available only on Ethereum, is currently the largest gold-backed stablecoin by market cap at $832 million, closely followed by Pax Gold at $811 million. Tether backs the token with over 7.7 tons of physical gold stored in a Swiss vault, according to its Q1 2025 attestation.
The move follows Tether’s launch of USDt on the TON network earlier in 2024 and mirrors the structure of USDT0, its omnichain dollar-pegged token that spans multiple chains through Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem.
Gold Prices Surge Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold prices have surged in 2025, driven largely by economic instability and escalating trade tensions. As of May 30, gold traded at $3,304 per ounce — a 29.5% increase from the previous year.
Gold ETFs have also performed strongly, with the top eight funds gaining over 25% year-to-date. Tether’s XAUt0 is set to compete with such instruments, offering digital asset investors a new way to access gold’s stability in turbulent times.
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