Commodity Tokenization
Issue a physically-backed gold token — compliant, redeemable, on-chain
BrightNode structures and deploys gold-backed tokens redeemable 1:1 for physical gold — enabling banks, commodity traders, family offices and wealth managers to offer their clients a compliant, liquid and transparent alternative to traditional gold investment.
A gold token is a digital commodity whose value is anchored to physical gold allocated and held by a certified vault. Each token represents a defined quantity of gold — for example 1 token = 1 gram — and is redeemable against physical delivery according to predefined contractual terms. Unlike gold ETFs or certificates, a gold token lives on-chain: transferable 24/7 without intermediaries, programmable with redemption rights and investor whitelists, transparent with on-chain proof-of-reserve verifiable in real time, and fully fractionable — accessible from a fraction of a gram.
We are implementation-agnostic — no conflicts of interest with technology platforms, custodians or exchanges. Our only interest is the best outcome for your project.
We operate globally. Our clients distribute gold tokens to investors across the European Union, United States, Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond. We adapt the legal structure and regulatory approach to each project's target geography.
The physical gold is held by a certified custodian — a Swiss or international vault. The issuing entity — typically a Swiss SPV or a regulated entity — issues the tokens as DLT-based ledger rights under the Swiss DLT Act. Investors hold a legally recognized claim on the underlying gold. We navigate the applicable regulatory framework based on the target investor base and distribution geography.
Depending on the structure, the gold token may be classified as an Asset-Referenced Token under MiCA, or structured under other relevant frameworks including VARA for UAE distribution or applicable US regulations.
The technology layer is built on audited smart contracts on a public blockchain — Ethereum, Polygon or others — or on a permissioned chain depending on the issuer's preferences, with oracle integration for real-time gold price feeds and a proof-of-reserve dashboard for holders.
We work with private banks and wealth managers who want to offer on-chain gold exposure to their clients, commodity traders seeking new distribution channels and 24/7 liquidity, family offices looking to tokenize existing gold reserves and simplify wealth transfer, and asset managers building a gold-backed product for retail or institutional investors across EU, Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
Legal structuring
SPV design, DLT Act compliance, custodian agreement and issuer entity structuring
Regulatory mapping
FINMA, MiCA (ART), VARA, US and other applicable frameworks based on distribution geography
Technology platform
Audited smart contracts, oracle integration for gold price feeds, proof-of-reserve dashboard
Token design
Redemption rights, investor whitelist, yield-on-leasing mechanics, fractionalization
Custodian & vault coordination
Selection and coordination of certified Swiss or international vault partner
Distribution & investor access
Investor onboarding, KYC/AML setup, marketplace and secondary liquidity strategy
Switzerland handles over 70% of global refined gold.
We combine this infrastructure with DLT Act and FINMA supervision — and extend to any jurisdiction your investors are in.
Switzerland is the world's leading hub for physical gold trading — over 70% of globally refined gold transits through Swiss refineries. Combining this infrastructure with the DLT Act and FINMA supervision creates optimal conditions for issuing gold tokens with maximum institutional credibility. BrightNode is headquartered in Switzerland and structures gold tokenization mandates across multiple jurisdictions — matching the issuer's asset location, investor base and distribution strategy. Switzerland is our home base, not a constraint.
Focused on real-world assets, not generic Web3.
Independent advisory — platform-agnostic, custodian-agnostic, jurisdiction-agnostic. Deep understanding of commodity structuring, DLT-based issuance and multi-jurisdictional distribution. We work with a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure senior-level involvement and execution quality.
Book a discovery call with our team. We will walk you through the legal structure, regulatory requirements and technical architecture for your gold tokenization project.
