Tether Goes Omnichain with Gold-Backed XAUt0—Because Stablecoins Needed More Shine
Tether’s USDT0 just dropped a cross-chain version of its gold-pegged token, XAUt0—because why settle for fiat-backed when you can double down on precious metals? The move signals deeper crypto commoditization, and yes, Wall Street will find a way to overcomplicate it.
Omnichain functionality means XAUt0 now slings across blockchains like a decentralized gold ETF—minus the paperwork and 2% management fees. Perfect for degens who want exposure to bullion between meme coin trades.
Another brick in Tether’s empire-building: first dominate stablecoins, then colonize store-of-value assets. At this rate, they’ll back a token with Manhattan real estate by 2026—and charge 0.1% for ’blockchain verification.’
Direct gold ownership
Unlike gold-tracking ETFs or synthetic instruments, XAUt0 represents direct ownership of gold, not just price exposure. The token retains the same backing as Tether Gold (XAUt), which launched in 2020, but with the added ability to move freely across chains.
The omnichain nature of XAUt0 allows users to engage in decentralized finance activities, such as lending and arbitrage, while holding an inflation-resistant asset. It also brings benefits like 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and digital self-custody without compromising the security of underlying physical reserves.
The launch mirrors a broader push to tokenize real-world assets and provide programmable, borderless access to traditional stores of value like gold. “XAUt0 brings a timeless asset into the decentralized ecosystem,” said Lorenzo R., co-founder of USDT0 and Everdawn Labs.
With gold trading near all-time highs, Tether is positioning XAUt0 as a modern, blockchain-native alternative for gold investment—combining the historical stability of commodities with the flexibility of digital finance.
