The tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs) is rapidly gaining momentum, and precious metals, particularly gold, are emerging as foundational building blocks in this new paradigm. Once viewed as a proof of concept, tokenised assets are now recognised as a structural evolution in global finance.
According to the Mordor Intelligence1, the asset tokenization market is already valued at around USD 2.08 trillion in 2025 and has the potential to reach USD 13.55 trillion by 2030. Major financial institutions are increasingly embracing this transformation.
In the gold ecosystem, tokenisation has become the leading use case among commodities, with tokenised gold volumes estimated at around USD 2.57 billion in 20252. The same year XAUm was launched, HSBC launched its own tokenised gold on the proprietary permissioned blockchain, signalling how traditional institutions are beginning to merge physical gold markets with blockchain-based settlement systems.
The Gold Tokenisation Industry Enters Its Next Phase of Growth
We are encouraged to see the tokenised gold market continue to expand as leading bullion players embrace blockchain-powered finance. The recent announcement by MKS PAMP S.A. marks a pivotal moment for the traditional bullion industry. MKS PAMPs has deep roots in refining, trading, and vaulting. MKS PAMP’s move validates the inevitable evolution of precious metals toward blockchain infrastructure.
Matrixdock sees this as another pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional and on-chain finance. The participation of globally trusted bullion houses adds depth and legitimacy to a market long championed by tokenization innovators. It reinforces our belief that tokenised gold is not a passing trend, but a structural bridge that connects gold’s enduring role as a store of value with the efficiency, transparency, and programmability of Web3 finance.
XAUm: Setting the Gold Standard for Asia’s Tokenised Gold Market
Matrixdock’s own gold token, XAUm, is purpose-built for the next generation of gold investment. Backed by a strong Web3 technology expertise, XAUm is setting the bar high for transparency, interoperability, and accessibility in product design.
Institutional-Grade Design: Built within the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) ecosystem, XAUm leverages leading refiners and top-tier security vaults. Its physical reserves are audited by the same third-party auditor used by major gold ETFs, with transparent, on-chain Proof-of-Reserve (PoR) verification.
Multi-Chain Interoperability: As an industry first, XAUm circulates seamlessly across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Sui, Plume, and more, with cross-chain security and messaging powered by Chainlink and LayerZero.
DeFi Integration: XAUm brings gold into active use through lending, yield, and liquidity applications, bridging TradFi and DeFi. As DeFi becomes better understood, programmable gold stands at the forefront of on-chain financial utility.
Asia-Centric Infrastructure: with vaults located in Singapore and Hong Kong, XAUm offers redemption options in both stablecoins and physical bullion, designed to meet the needs of wealth markets and global users seeking regional access.
The Evolving Gold Tokenisation Landscape
Today, the global tokenised gold market is led by Tether Gold, Paxos Gold, and Matrixdock’s XAUm, which ranks as the third-largest gold token by assets under management (AUM). Among them, Matrixdock uniquely focuses on serving the Asia-Pacific region, connecting traditional wealth centres with Web3 infrastructure and liquidity.
As the ecosystem matures, Matrixdock remains committed to advancing global standards by building transparent, interoperable, and accessible tokenised gold solutions that bring real-world value into the digital economy.
At the end of the day, a more diversified tokenised gold market benefits everyone, enabling more people, institutions, and regions to invest in and use gold more efficiently, transparently, and inclusively than ever before.
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/asset-tokenization-market
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