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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about GoldSafe and owning real Swiss gold digitally.

What is GoldSafe?

GoldSafe is a mini app that lets you buy, hold, send, and redeem real Swiss gold digitally. Your gold is stored in high-security Swiss vaults, while you own digital tokens that represent direct ownership of physical gold.

Is the gold real or just digital?

The gold is 100% real and physical. Every token is backed by LBMA-certified gold bars stored in Swiss vaults. These bars exist independently of the blockchain and can be redeemed at any time.

Where is the gold stored?

Your gold is stored in secure Swiss vaults, operated by industry leaders.

• Stored in Switzerland
• Fully insured
• Professionally guarded
• Independently audited

Switzerland is globally recognized for political neutrality, legal stability, and precious-metal security.

Who verifies that the gold really exists?

GoldSafe relies on independent, trusted partners:

Audits verify that every token in circulation matches real gold in vaults.

How does tokenized gold work?

Tokenization connects physical gold to blockchain ownership:

• Gold bars are stored in Swiss vaults
• Each bar is linked to a GLD NFT (digital certificate with serial number, weight, purity)
• GLDT tokens are minted by locking those NFTs in smart contracts
• Tokens can be transferred, traded, or redeemed for physical gold

What is the difference between GoldSafe and gold ETFs?

Gold ETFs: Paper exposure, no redemption for most users, custodian trust, limited transparency.

GoldSafe: Real physical ownership, redeemable gold bars, on-chain verification, public auditable supply.

Can I buy small amounts of gold?

Yes. You can buy as little as $1 worth of gold, instead of needing to purchase full bars. This makes gold accessible to everyone.

Can I send gold to someone else?

Yes. You can send gold value instantly worldwide, just like sending a message — without banks, delays, or borders. Transfers settle in seconds.

Can I redeem my gold for physical bars?

Yes. Your tokens are redeemable for real gold bars stored in Switzerland, subject to minimum redemption thresholds and logistics. You are not locked into digital-only ownership.

Why is GoldSafe built on Base?

GoldSafe runs on Base, Coinbase's Layer-2 blockchain. This gives you:

• Ultra-low transaction fees (fractions of a cent)
• Fast confirmations (seconds)
• Ethereum-level security
• Easy onboarding from the Coinbase ecosystem
• Access to DeFi tools (liquidity, lending, payments)

Base makes digital gold practical for everyday use.

Is my gold affected by inflation or monetary policy?

No. Gold's supply is limited by nature, not governments. It cannot be printed, diluted, or inflated.

For over 5,000 years, gold has preserved purchasing power during inflation, currency devaluation, market crashes, and geopolitical crises.

Who owns the gold — me or GoldSafe?

You do. GoldSafe does not rehypothecate, lend, or reuse your gold. Your tokens represent direct ownership, verifiable on-chain.

What happens if GoldSafe disappears?

Your gold still exists.

• Gold is stored independently in Swiss vaults
• Ownership is recorded on a public blockchain
• NFTs and tokens remain verifiable and redeemable

The gold does not depend on a single company's survival.

Is GoldSafe suitable for long-term savings?

Yes. GoldSafe is designed for long-term wealth protection, inflation hedging, global portable savings, and generational asset transfer.

It combines 5,000 years of monetary history with modern financial infrastructure.

Is this compliant and transparent?

GoldSafe is built with fully audited reserves, named reputable partners, on-chain transparency, and physical redemption rights.