Tether Launches XAUt0: An Omnichain Gold Token Bringing Precious Metals to Telegram

Tether, in collaboration with Everdawn Labs and its unified liquidity infrastructure USDT0, has unveiled XAUt0—an omnichain version of its gold-backed token, designed to integrate real-world assets with decentralized finance ecosystems. Built on the LayerZero Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, XAUt0 marks a significant milestone in making tokenized commodities accessible, portable, and programmable.

Unlike synthetic gold-tracking instruments, XAUt0 represents direct ownership of physical gold stored in Swiss vaults, meeting the prestigious London Good Delivery standards. Each token equals one troy ounce of gold, offering investors a blockchain-native alternative to traditional gold products.

The launch of XAUt0 begins on The Open Network (TON), the blockchain closely associated with Telegram. This integration is poised to democratize access to gold investment, enabling hundreds of millions of Telegram users to hold and trade gold-backed tokens directly through Telegram’s native wallet.

Tether’s initiative comes at a time when gold is trading near all-time highs, aligning traditional financial security with the fluidity of digital assets. Through omnichain compatibility, XAUt0 holders can transfer assets across multiple blockchains without bridging risks or liquidity fragmentation.

“XAUt0 brings a timeless asset into the decentralized ecosystem,” said Lorenzo R., co-founder of USDT0 and Everdawn Labs. The token opens the door to decentralized finance functionalities such as lending, staking, and arbitrage—all backed by real-world, inflation-resistant value.

For both retail and institutional users, the benefits extend beyond DeFi: fractional ownership, 24/7 trading, and digital self-custody all contribute to a more accessible and secure gold investment model. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), with the goal of unlocking trillions in traditional value for the decentralized economy.

As XAUt0 gains traction across platforms, it positions Tether not only as a stablecoin giant but as a frontrunner in the fusion of commodity assets and blockchain technology.