Digital Gold FAQ: Everything you need to know about XAUt0
2025-11-13

Digital Gold FAQ: Everything you need to know about XAUt0
What is Tether Gold (XAUt0)?
- Digital gold, also known as Tether Gold or XAUt0, is tokenized gold that provides token holders with real-world-ownership of physical gold.
Do I need to complete KYC to buy gold on MiniPay?
- No, you do not need to do any additional KYC to use the Mini App.
How much do I need to start?
- There is no minimum purchase amount required to start. Another benefit of Digital Gold is that you do need to buy 1 full XAUt0 token, but the amount that you feel comfortable with.
How can I buy/sell gold?
- Visit Open your MiniPay app, go to the tab “Apps” and open the Buy Gold Mini App to get started. Visit our guide here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to buy XAUt0.
Is my gold real and verifiable?
- Each XAUt0 token is backed 1:1 by Tether Gold on Ethereum and physically redeemable with gold stored in secure Swiss vaults.
Where is the gold stored?
- Each XAUt0 token is backed by real gold stored in secure Swiss vaults. You can trade your token for that gold anytime, so each token always holds its real-world value.
Does MiniPay hold my gold?
- No. MiniPay is a self-custodial wallet, which means your assets are always under your control. Your MiniPay wallet is where you hold your XAUt0 tokens. You can always check balance in the Tether Gold Mini App
What happens if I no longer have my MiniPay account, will I still be able to access my gold?
- You can always access the assets in your wallet using your recovery secret phrase.
Is digital gold a safe investment?
- Squid can't advise on whether Gold is a good investment. We encourage users to do their own research.
