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Kinesis Gold

KAURank #134
$133.68+0.65%
Market cap
$318.99M
24h volume
$15.35K
24h high
$134.68
24h low
$131.11
Circulating supply
2,386,228 KAU
All-time high
$206.98
All-time low
$44.06
Max supply
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Overview

About Kinesis Gold

Kinesis Gold (KAU) is a gold-backed cryptocurrency in which each token represents one gram of investment-grade gold bullion held in insured, audited vaults. Issued by the Kinesis trading and digital-asset platform, KAU aims to combine the stability of physical gold with the speed and borderless reach of a digital currency, giving holders a store of value that also functions as everyday money.

What is Kinesis Gold?

KAU sets out to reintroduce physical gold backing to money. Rather than tracking gold synthetically, every token is redeemable for real bullion, so its value moves with the gold market rather than crypto speculation. That design makes KAU behave like a true stablecoin for gold: traders can rotate out of volatile positions and park value in a metal-backed asset while still transacting on-chain.

How does Kinesis Gold work?

Each KAU is collateralized 1:1 by allocated gold stored in Kinesis' vault network. Holders can buy, send, trade and spend the token globally, and one of KAU's defining features is a monthly yield paid simply for holding gold on the platform. This passive income is funded from a 15% share of Kinesis' global transaction-fee revenue, distributed back to metal holders.

  • Every token is backed by one gram of physical, audited gold
  • Holders earn a monthly yield paid in KAU from platform fee revenue
  • The Kinesis Virtual Card lets users spend KAU anywhere Mastercard is accepted

Kinesis Gold tokenomics and supply

Because KAU is minted against deposited bullion, its supply expands and contracts with the amount of gold entering or leaving the vaults rather than following a fixed emission schedule. Current circulating and total supply both sit near 2.39 million tokens. Priced roughly in line with a gram of gold, KAU has traded between an all-time low around $44 and an all-time high near $207, closely mirroring the metal's own market moves.

What is Kinesis Gold used for?

As a tokenized real-world asset, KAU serves as a spendable digital form of gold. Users treat it as a safe-haven holding, a yield-bearing savings instrument, and a payment method at the point of sale via the virtual card. It sits within the broader tokenized-commodities and Ethereum ecosystems alongside other real-world asset tokens.

Where to buy Kinesis Gold (KAU)

KAU can be acquired through the Kinesis platform and select exchanges. Before choosing a venue, review our best crypto exchanges ranking for liquidity and fee comparisons, and consult our best crypto wallets guide for storing tokenized assets securely.

Is Kinesis Gold a good investment?

KAU's price is anchored to gold, so it tends to be far less volatile than typical crypto, but it still carries custodial, redemption and platform-dependency risks tied to Kinesis itself. This is not financial advice; anyone considering KAU should understand how backing, storage and yield distribution work before committing funds.

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Technical data

ConsensusAsset-backed token (1g gold per KAU)
Max supply2,386,228 KAU
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Frequently asked

What is each KAU token backed by?

Each Kinesis Gold token is backed by one gram of investment-grade gold bullion stored in Kinesis' fully insured, audited vaults.

Does Kinesis Gold pay a yield?

Yes. KAU holders receive a monthly yield paid in KAU, funded from a 15% share of Kinesis' global transaction-fee revenue.

Can I spend KAU in everyday life?

Yes. The Kinesis Virtual Card converts KAU into local currency at checkout, letting holders spend their gold anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Where can I buy Kinesis Gold?

KAU is available on the Kinesis platform and select exchanges. See our best crypto exchanges ranking and best crypto wallets guide for options.