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AG & AU
AG & AU, headquartered in Genoa, Italy, operates as an institutional investor classified as an endowment or foundation. The firm runs AgAu.io, a peer-to-peer...
AG & AU
AG & AU, headquartered in Genoa, Italy, operates as an institutional investor classified as an endowment or foundation. The firm runs AgAu.io, a peer-to-peer electronic money system backed 100% by physical and allocated gold (₳u) and silver (₳g) bullion stored in regulated private vaults in Switzerland. The system uses the Ethereum blockchain for near-instant, 24/7 settlement and enables cross-border payments as neutral money for corporate and financial institutions. Tokens are redeemable 1:1 for physical bars—₳u for gold (1kg or 400oz LBMA quality bars) and ₳g for silver (1kg or 1000oz bars). AG & AU emphasizes that its bullion is allocated and segregated, contrasting with the estimated 95% of the gold market that is unallocated. The platform includes a tokenisation engine with a matching ledger providing real-time proof of asset, ensuring no token is created without a corresponding physical asset. AG & AU serves institutional clients through B2B services while preparing for retail expansion with B2C partners, and also targets crypto owners and retail users seeking stability through precious metals-backed digital payments.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Location
Country
Italy
City
GENOA
Corporate office
GENOA, Italy
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is AG & AU's core business?
AG & AU operates a peer-to-peer electronic money system in which digital tokens (₳u for gold and ₳g for silver) are backed 100% by physical, allocated bullion stored in regulated private vaults in Switzerland, with transactions settled on the Ethereum blockchain.
Can AG & AU tokens be redeemed for physical metal?
Yes, ₳u tokens can be redeemed 1:1 for physical gold bars (1kg or 400oz LBMA quality) and ₳g tokens for physical silver bars (1kg or 1000oz), with the token holder being the direct owner of the underlying bullion.
Who does AG & AU serve?
AG & AU serves corporate and financial institutions with B2B institutional-grade services for cross-border payments, while also preparing for retail expansion with B2C partners and targeting crypto owners and retail users.
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