Tokenization of precious metals

The tokenization of precious metals consists of converting ownership of a physical metal (gold, silver, platinum or palladium) into digital tokens registered on a blockchain.

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Each token:

• is backed by a specific amount of physical metal
• stored in professional custody
• verifiable through audits

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Tokenization vs traditional physical possession

Unlike physical bars or coins:

• does not require logistics or transport
• allows extreme fractionation (for example, 0.1 g of gold)
• facilitates digital transmission and management

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Tokenization vs metal ETFs

Compared to ETFs:

• The token represents direct ownership of the metal, not indirect financial participation
• Eliminate traditional financial intermediaries
• allows for almost immediate liquidation and transfer

Tokenization is democratizing access to precious metals, a market that in recent years has moved billions in tokenized assets globally.

PAX Gold (PAXG) — Tokenized Gold

A consolidated example is Paxos with your token PAX Gold, an ERC-20 token backed by physical gold stored in the vaults of Brink's in London.

Each token represents a real, audited and verifiable ounce of gold.

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Fintechs and savings apps in digital gold

A fintech can launch an app that allows:

• save on tokenized gold
• Buy minimum fractions
• operate with total transparency

Ideal for retailers looking for digital safe haven assets.

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Mining and refineries

Extractive companies can:

• tokenize part of your future production
• finance new projects
• diversify ways of raising capital

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Investment and Equity Funds

Tokenized metals allow:

• diversification with liquid assets
• integration into digital wallets
• exposure to commodities without operational friction

The regulations MiCA and MiFID II establish a uniform legal framework for cryptoassets in the European Union.

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MiCA and MiFID II:

• Protect the investor
• requires transparency from issuers
• reinforces the legitimacy of the sector

Far from being an obstacle, It's a competitive advantage for serious projects that want to operate with legal certainty and institutional trust.

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How do we develop your project in Unknown Gravity?

In Unknown Gravity we act like comprehensive technological partner, not as a one-time supplier.

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Strategic and legal consulting

• feasibility analysis
• business model design
• regulatory fit (MiCA, security tokens)

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Technical design of the asset

• blockchain architecture
• token design
• Definition of smart contracts

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Development and auditing

• secure programming
• smart contract auditing
• robustness tests

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Implementation and launch

• deployment of the platform
• technical support
• post-launch support