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Tokenized gold on Solana
| Rank | Tokenized by | Trading hours | Buy | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tether Gold | $3,876.46 | 0.02% | Tether | 24/7 | $1.23M | |
| 2 | SPDR Gold Shares | $355.291 | 0.02% | Backed Finance | US market hours | $2.49M | |
| 3 | SPDR Gold Shares | $355.291 | 0.02% | Ondo | US market hours | — | |
| 4 | iShares Gold Trust | $72.837 | 0.00% | Ondo | US market hours | $77.94K | |
| 5 | Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | $51.62 | 0.14% | Backed Finance | US market hours | — | |
| 6 | Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | $51.62 | 0.14% | Ondo | US market hours | — |
Bullion-backed gold tokens and gold fund tokens, priced from on-chain trading on Solana.
Tokenized gold prices on Solana
Tokenized gold is a blockchain token whose price tracks gold. Some gold tokens are issued against physical bars the issuer says it holds in a vault, each tied to a set weight of gold. Others track shares in a gold ETF that holds bullion. On Solana, both can be held in a self-custody wallet.
What is tokenized gold?
Tokenized gold is gold exposure issued as a token on a blockchain. The token's value is linked to gold held somewhere off-chain, either bars in a vault assigned to the token issuer or bullion inside a gold fund, and the token lets that exposure move between wallets as easily as any other token.
What you hold is the token, and what it entitles you to depends on the issuer. Some issuers let eligible holders redeem tokens for metal or cash under their own terms, while fund-based tokens give price exposure to the fund rather than a claim on its bullion.
Bullion-backed gold tokens vs. gold fund tokens
A bullion-backed gold token is issued against bars the issuer says it holds in a vault, and its price follows the gold price directly. There's no fund in between, and because gold is quoted globally at almost every hour, the token has a live reference price around the clock.
A gold fund token tracks shares in a gold ETF, which holds the bullion on the fund's behalf. The token follows the fund's share price, carries the fund's annual fee, and follows US market hours, so outside them there's no live fund price and the token can drift. Neither kind is better in every case: one is simpler and always priced, the other puts a regulated fund between you and the metal.
How much is tokenized gold?
The price of a gold token depends on how much gold one token represents. A bullion-backed token tied to one troy ounce tracks the price of an ounce of gold. A gold fund token tracks one fund share, and a fund share usually represents only a small fraction of an ounce, so its price per token is far lower even though the metal behind it is the same.
Comparing gold tokens by their price per token tells you little. Compare what each token represents, what it costs to hold, and how deep its on-chain market is.
What to check before you buy tokenized gold
Start with what backs the token and who issued it, because that decides whether you're exposed to vaulted metal or to a fund, and whose terms govern redemption. Then look at liquidity: on a thinly traded gold token, a small swap can move the price, and selling can cost more than the spread on a deeper market. Finally, check that the issuer offers the token where you live.
Tokenized gold FAQ
Is tokenized gold backed by real gold?
Hold gold on Solana, in your own wallet
Swap SOL or USDC for tokenized gold in Solflare and hold it in self-custody next to the rest of your crypto.
The gold price is volatile and can fall as well as rise. Tokenized gold is issued by third parties and gives price exposure rather than direct ownership of gold; redemption terms, where they exist, are set by the issuer. Gold fund tokens follow a fund's share price and US market hours. Liquidity can be thin. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Solflare is a wallet interface and does not issue, back, or custody these tokens. Nothing here is financial advice.