Tether Gold (XAUT) is a commodity-backed stablecoin representing one troy ounce of gold, stored in Swiss vaults.
| Symbol | XAUT |
| Peg | XAU |
| Backing | Commodity backed |
| Status | Active |
| Launched | 2020 |
| Networks | L1 EVM Ethereum L1 non EVM Tron, TON |
| Specifications | Backing Each XAUT token is backed 1:1 by physical gold. Reserve reporting Tether releases attestation reports periodically, with notable reports in April 2025 and January 2026. Redemption Direct redemption for physical gold or USD equivalent through Tether requires a verified (KYC-completed) Tether account. KYC required Yes |
| Use cases | Trading, Store of value |
Tether Gold (XAUT) is a stablecoin issued by Tether, launched in 2020, and backed by physical gold. Each XAUT token represents one troy ounce of London Good Delivery gold, stored securely in Swiss vaults. Each token is backed one-to-one by allocated physical gold, with holdings attested in Tether's periodic reserve reports.