Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about GLD Finance, trading, institutional services, and more.
General
What is GLD Finance?
GLD Finance is an institutional-grade gold-backed liquidity protocol on Ethereum. GLD tokens are anchored to PAXG (Paxos Gold) with a ≈1 gram gold peg intent, providing deep liquidity for gold-backed digital assets.
What is the difference between GLD and PAXG?
PAXG is issued by Paxos Trust Company, with each token backed 1:1 by one troy ounce of physical gold stored in LBMA vaults. GLD is anchored to PAXG with ≈1 gram peg intent (1 PAXG ≈ 31.1035 GLD). PAXG is redeemable for physical gold; GLD is not directly redeemable but maintains its value through the PAXG anchor.
Is GLD backed by physical gold?
GLD is not directly backed by physical gold. It is anchored to PAXG, which is backed 1:1 by physical gold. The GLD:PAXG liquidity pool on Uniswap V3 maintains the ≈1 gram gold peg through arbitrage and market forces.
Trading & Liquidity
Where can I trade GLD?
GLD trades on Uniswap V3 against PAXG with a 1% fee tier. You can trade directly on gld.finance/trade or through any Uniswap interface using the GLD token contract address.
What is the liquidity depth?
50% of the initial 10M GLD mint (5M GLD) is locked in the Uniswap V3 GLD:PAXG pool, providing deep liquidity for institutional-size trades.
Can I add liquidity to the pool?
Yes, anyone can provide liquidity to the GLD:PAXG Uniswap V3 pool. Visit gld.finance/trade and use the 'Add Liquidity' tab to create a position with your preferred price range.
What are the trading fees?
The Uniswap V3 pool uses a 1% fee tier. Liquidity providers earn these fees proportional to their share of the pool.
Institutional
What is the OTC desk minimum?
The OTC desk handles block trades with a minimum of $100,000 USD equivalent. Contact otc@gld.finance for quotes and execution.
Do you offer credit lines?
Yes, qualified institutional clients can access credit lines for GLD purchases. Contact institutional@gld.finance to discuss terms and requirements.
What custody solutions do you support?
We work with leading institutional custodians including Fireblocks, Copper, and BitGo. Self-custody via hardware wallets is also supported.
Is GLD available as collateral?
GLD collateral integration is on the roadmap. Phase 1 focuses on exchange listings, followed by DeFi lending protocols and traditional finance integration.
Technical
What blockchain is GLD on?
GLD is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum Mainnet. This ensures maximum liquidity, security, and compatibility with institutional infrastructure.
What is the total supply?
100M GLD supply cap with 10M initial mint. Distribution: 50% LP locked (5M), 50% Treasury (5M). No additional minting planned.
Is the contract audited?
Smart contract audits are in progress. Audit reports will be published on the Trust page once completed.
What is the token contract address?
The GLD token contract address will be published upon deployment. Always verify the official address on gld.finance before trading.
Compliance & Legal
Is GLD regulated?
GLD is a decentralized protocol token. PAXG (the anchor asset) is issued by Paxos Trust Company, regulated by NYDFS. Review our Terms of Service for full legal details.
What jurisdictions are restricted?
GLD may not be available in certain jurisdictions due to local regulations. Users are responsible for compliance with their local laws.
Do you perform KYC/AML?
The GLD protocol itself does not require KYC. However, institutional services (OTC desk, credit lines) require KYC/AML compliance per regulatory standards.
Still have questions?
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