Token Expansion & Interoperability - oXAUt, an open version of Tether's XAUt (gold-backed token), is expanding to multiple chains using Chainlink CCIP [1] - The initial expansion includes World Chain, with plans to integrate across the Superchain ecosystem [1] - This expansion makes gold accessible and divisible across multiple ecosystems [1] - The integration is powered by Chainlink CCIP and Hyperlane [2] Market Access & User Base - World Chain's millions of users can now access secure, fractional units of gold [2] Asset Backing & Value - XAUt is the largest gold-backed token with over $820 million in market capitalization [1] - oXAUt provides digitally portable units of the world's ultimate offchain store of value [2]

Core Viewpoint - Tether has established a vault in Switzerland to hold up to $8 billion (approximately 80 tons) of gold reserves, indicating a strategic shift towards gold as a safer asset compared to fiat currencies [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, believes that gold is logically safer than any national currency, especially in light of rising concerns over U.S. debt [1] - The company plans to expand its gold asset holdings, reflecting a proactive approach to asset management [1] Group 2: Product Offerings - In addition to its stablecoin USDT, Tether has launched a gold-backed token, XAUT, which is supported by 1 ounce of physical gold per token [1] - Currently, the total issuance of XAUT is equivalent to 7.7 tons of gold, valued at approximately $819 million, although this remains significantly lower than the liquidity of gold ETFs, which hold nearly 950 tons of gold [1]