Why Do Digital Asset Investors Still Long for Physical Gold?
An interesting paradox pointed out by Mike Oswin of the World Gold Council: Digital asset investors who prefer self-custody often tend to want to hold physical gold as well. However, the complexities of gold's shape, size, and storage location have always been barriers to realizing this on the blockchain. #Colecolen
The core difference between stablecoins and tokenized gold lies in "yield and cost." While stablecoins are backed by cash or treasuries that can generate interest, gold in a vault is a "static" asset that incurs storage and protection costs. The "Gold-as-a-Service" model was born to solve this economic puzzle, making access to physical gold simpler and more cost-effective. When the cost barrier is removed, we could see hundreds of digital gold products emerge instead of just a few dominant names. This is a significant step toward bringing the enduring value of precious metals into the Web3 era, where on-chain transparency will replace traditional paper certificates. $BTC $XAU $PAXG
