The launch, facilitated through the decentralised exchange Aerodrome, aims to make institutional-grade Swiss-vaulted gold accessible to over eight million active users on the Base ecosystem
Gold Token S.A., the tokenisation arm of MKS PAMP Group, has launched its flagship gold token, DGLD, on Base—Coinbase’s Layer 2 network—marking a significant expansion for physically-backed digital assets in the DeFi space.
The launch, facilitated through the decentralised exchange Aerodrome, aims to make institutional-grade Swiss-vaulted gold accessible to over eight million active users on the Base ecosystem.
DGLD distinguishes itself in a crowded market by offering direct, legally enforceable ownership of physical gold. Unlike some synthetic or derivative-based gold tokens, each DGLD token represents allocated PAMP gold held in secure Swiss vaults. Crucially, the system allows for the redemption of physical gold for amounts as low as 1 gram, a feature designed to appeal to both retail and institutional investors.
Launching DGLD on Aerodrome allows us to bring Swiss-vaulted physical gold directly into the centre of the Base ecosystem, said Kurt Hemecker, CEO of Gold Token S.A. Base and Aerodrome have become a gravitational hub for RWAs and DeFi innovations, and deploying DGLD there gives individuals and institutions immediate access to deep, efficient gold markets.
The move comes as the market for tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) continues to mature, with the tokenised gold sector reaching a capitalisation of over $2.57billion by Q3 2025.
To ensure trading stability, liquidity for DGLD on Aerodrome will be managed by Arrakis Finance. By actively managing liquidity around real-world gold prices, Arrakis aims to minimise slippage and ensure the token trades predictably, even during periods of volatility.
Raphael Mankopf, managing director of Arrakis Finance, commented: MKS PAMP has built its reputation in precious metals on decades of trust and institutional standards. We are pleased to partner with GTSA to bring that same standard on-chain through DGLD.
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