# Matrixdock Officially Launches Gold Token, XAUm

**Dear Matrixdock Users,**

Matrixdock, a digital assets platform that provides access to real-world assets ("RWA") through tokenization and a brand wholly-owned by Matrixport, is excited to announce the official launch of its on-chain gold token, XAUm, on September 16th.

Launch Date: September 16, 2024&#x20;

Supported Tokens: USDT, USDC&#x20;

Minimum Investment: 32.148 XAUm (1KG Gold)

Following the successful launch of STBT, XAUm marks another significant milestone for Matrixdock in RWA tokenization, paving the way for future tokenization of precious metals.

**About XAUm**

XAUm is a high-standard, innovative gold token backed by physical gold bars with a purity of at least 99.99% and conforming to LBMA\* standards. **Each XAUm token represents one troy ounce of LBMA fine gold**, seamlessly blending the physical gold with the flexibility and efficiency of digital assets.&#x20;

Matrixdock has partnered with leading LBMA brokers and refiners, such as Heraeus and Point Gold to procure LBMA physical gold. These are securely stored in tax-free zones by LBMA-certified custodians like Brink's. Matrixdock has established an ecosystem that ensures secure storage, high-quality standards, and efficient circulation of gold assets

\*LBMA is the London Bullion Market Association, the international trade association representing the global OTC bullion market.

**Advantages and Innovations of XAUm**

* **Flexibility and Convenience:** Users can purchase XAUm using USDT or USDC and enjoy seamless on-chain transfers and redemptions.
* **Physical Redemption:** Users have the right to redeem XAUm for physical gold. Matrixdock now offers physical gold redemption services in Hong Kong and Singapore.
* **Low Fee Structure:** Eliminate the traditional hassles of storage and management fees, with only a 0.25% minting and redemption fee.
* **Multiple Use Cases:** Adhering to both ERC-20/BEP-20 and ERC-721/BEP-721 standards, XAUm meets the needs of diverse crypto assets and Dapps.
* **Cross-Chain Interoperability:** XAUm enables both native deployment and unified management across Ethereum and BNB chains.

Learn more about XAUm: <https://www.matrixdock.com/xaum>

Should you require further clarification or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated customer support team at <support@matrixdock.com>.&#x20;

**Matrixdock Team**
