RWA Expansion Continues as DGLD Launches Institutional Gold on Base

Tokenized real-world assets are no longer an experiment—they’re becoming core infrastructure. And few assets carry more institutional credibility than gold.

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Gold Token S.A., the tokenization arm of MKS PAMP Group, has brought its flagship gold-backed token DGLD® to Base, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network. The launch makes DGLD the only institutional-grade, physically backed gold token available on Base, opening access to millions of users across the ecosystem.

By deploying on Base and listing on Aerodrome, DGLD is now natively accessible to more than 8 million monthly active users, with immediate liquidity and DeFi composability.

From Swiss Vaults to Onchain Markets

DGLD isn’t synthetic exposure or paper gold. Each token represents direct, legally enforceable ownership of highest-grade PAMP® gold, securely vaulted in Switzerland and fully auditable. Holders—retail and institutional alike—can redeem their tokens for physical gold starting at just 1 gram.

That combination matters. Investors get the stability and trust of physical bullion, paired with the flexibility of DeFi: onchain settlement, transferability, and programmable use as collateral.

In short, DGLD turns gold into a usable financial primitive—not just a store of value.

Why Base, Why Now

Base has quickly emerged as a hub for real-world assets and institutional DeFi, making it a natural home for tokenized gold. Aerodrome, its leading decentralized exchange, provides deep liquidity and efficient execution—key requirements for assets tied to real-world pricing.
As Kurt Hemecker, CEO of Gold Token S.A., put it, the goal is to modernize how gold is held, traded, and used—without sacrificing the standards that made it trusted in the first place.
Liquidity for DGLD on Aerodrome is managed by Arrakis Finance, ensuring tight spreads and reliable trading even during volatile market conditions. By actively aligning onchain liquidity with real-world gold prices, Arrakis helps DGLD behave like bullion should: stable, predictable, and resilient.

Gold Meets DeFi Infrastructure

The timing is notable. Tokenized gold surpassed $2.5 billion in market capitalization by Q3 2025, driven by demand for transparent, debasement-resistant assets that settle instantly and operate globally. With physical gold hitting new highs, onchain versions are increasingly valued for liquidity and efficiency—not just hedging.

By launching DGLD on Base via Ethereum-native rails, Gold Token S.A. is positioning Swiss-vaulted gold at the center of the next phase of onchain finance.