Cardano Introduces Tokenized Gold with First-Ever $150,000 Onboarding

Finest Launches Tokenized Gold on Cardano Network

German-based real-world assets (RWA) tokenization platform Finest has recently introduced tokenized gold on the Cardano network. This marks a significant development in the tokenization space, bringing the digital representation of physical assets to the blockchain.

In an X update, Finest announced the launch of tokenized assets on the Cardano network with an initial cap of $150,000. The native Cardano token representing the tokenized gold will be known as fGLD.

The Rise of Real-World Asset Tokenization

Real-world asset tokenization (RWA) has gained momentum in the crypto industry, allowing users to own fractional shares of physical assets such as gold, stocks, and real estate in a digital format. With over $12.15 billion worth of RWAs on-chain, major players like BlackRock have shown deep involvement in this space.

Tokenized Gold Arrives on Cardano

After teasing the launch of tokenized gold since September 2, Finest has finally debuted fGLD on the Cardano network. This tokenized gold allows users to hold and trade the precious metal digitally, providing a new level of accessibility and liquidity to traditional assets.

Interestingly, each $150,000 worth of tokenized gold on Cardano has a physical counterpart stored in the secure vaults of Pro Aurum in Germany, ensuring transparency and credibility for investors.

Moreover, users who wish to redeem their tokenized gold for physical gold can do so through Pro Aurum, allowing for a seamless transition between digital and physical ownership of assets. This move by Finest highlights the growing trend of asset tokenization on blockchain networks like Cardano.

Varied Payment Options and Concerns

Users looking to acquire fGLD tokens on the Finest platform within the Cardano network have payment options in ADA, USDC, and credit cards. However, concerns have been raised regarding the preference for Polygon as the payment intermediary for Cardano-based tokens.

Addressing the user’s query, Finest explained that the choice of Polygon for payments was due to the lack of stablecoins with sufficient liquidity on the Cardano network. This highlights a current challenge in the ecosystem that the network is working to address by welcoming stablecoin projects like USDA.