{"id":"pleasing-golden","title":"Pleasing Golden","content":"**Pleasing Golden** is a financial technology platform established in 2023 that connects physical precious metals with on-chain financial systems. It provides the infrastructure for tokenizing, trading, and integrating metal-backed assets across multiple [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) networks. The project's initial focus is on gold, offering a gold-backed token, PGOLD, and a supporting stablecoin, PUSD. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-9MAGxPMmWcykuS5q)​\n\n## Overview\n\nPleasing Golden was founded in 2023 by Pleasing International Limited. The platform's mission is to create an open and modular infrastructure that bridges the gap between [real-world assets (RWAs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas), specifically precious metals, and the liquidity of decentralized[ finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi). It aims to solve the slow, siloed nature of traditional metals markets by enabling programmable, 24/7 financial activity on-chain. The project has stated its goal: \"We’re not just tokenizing metals — we’re laying the foundation for the future of on-chain precious metals.\" \n\nThe platform is built around three core services: an on-chain spot trading system, a Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS) solution for institutional partners, and a liquidity-sharing model to integrate its assets into the broader [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) ecosystem.  The ecosystem's primary assets, PGOLD and PUSD, are built using [LayerZero's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layerzero) Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard, allowing for seamless transfers across different [blockchains](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). Initial deployments are on [Arbitrum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arbitrum) and ApeChain, with plans for an [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) launch. In 2025, the project planned to launch its full on-chain precious metals platform and expand its tokenization model to include other metals besides gold, such as silver (Ag) and platinum (Pt). [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-sqFzNC0ZAIkRB50S)​\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/Qmd3CWwesQynR5wGXrJTM98SK7wu9dV9PSqyJi6TMhwZ8C)\n\n## Features\n\n### Spot Trading\n\nPleasing Golden’s spot trading system offers on-chain access to real-time precious metals pricing, using [LayerZero](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layerzero) for token transfers and Chainlink for market data. PGOLD represents one troy ounce of gold, and trades settle on-chain using existing inventory rather than [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) or burning tokens. Users can purchase PGOLD by submitting [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether) or PUSD and receiving a quote based on live XAU pricing. Trades must be confirmed within a short time window and settle immediately if inventory is available. Selling follows the same structure, with users receiving PUSD, which can later be redeemed for [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether) at a 1:1 rate after standard clearance checks are completed. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-JICQKtQZURz1OcHW)​\n\n### Liquidity Sharing\n\nPleasing Golden’s liquidity-sharing model is built to make precious metals usable within on-chain markets. PGOLD serves as a collateralizable asset that can support lending, derivatives, structured products, and other [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) mechanisms, while the platform manages inventory, transfers, and compliance. Developers can integrate PGOLD into trading protocols, lending systems, option structures, market-making strategies, or custom financial instruments. Liquidity programs are organized into tiers that support partner platforms at different stages, ranging from initial liquidity and deployment assistance to longer-term collaborations that include shared inventory and coordinated development. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-1dCMbqZFMm38BvkU)​\n\n### TaaS\n\nPleasing Golden’s Tokenization-as-a-Service converts certified physical gold into standardized on-chain tokens. Each token represents one troy ounce, allowing reserves to be digitized, traded, and utilized within financial applications without requiring the underlying metal to be moved.\n\nThe service supports financing, programmatic issuance, global distribution, and fast settlement through digital title transfer. Approved partners submit vault documentation, inventory evidence, and compliance materials; once verified, PGOLD is minted 1:1 against their reserves and can be listed, transferred, or used as collateral. Redemptions burn tokens and release the corresponding metal.\n\nThe infrastructure includes [ERC-20](https://iq.wiki/wiki/erc-20) tokenization, controlled [mint](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting)/[burn](https://iq.wiki/wiki/token-burn) processes, dashboards for supply and reserve data, and APIs for reporting. Standard attestations confirm reserves, and operational terms define [minting](https://iq.wiki/wiki/minting) and redemption timelines, as well as support levels. Distribution spans exchanges, OTC venues, and [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) platforms, with optional liquidity support and revenue-sharing arrangements. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-yLoLCA7FsgahGBpR)​\n\n## PGOLD\n\nPGOLD is a tokenized form of gold in which each unit corresponds to one troy ounce of LBMA-certified, 99.99% pure physical gold. It can move freely on supported [blockchains](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), and holders can transfer, trade, or swap it without permission. Physical redemption, however, requires identity checks and follows jurisdiction-specific procedures.\n\nThe asset uses [LayerZero’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layerzero) OFT standard for cross-chain transfers and is currently deployed on [Arbitrum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arbitrum) and ApeChain, with [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) planned. PGOLD offers divisibility beyond traditional gold holdings, can be accessed at any time, and has no ongoing custody fees aside from a redemption charge when physical metal is claimed. Tokens can be stored in any compatible wallet, settled instantly on-chain, and redeemed by qualified holders under defined logistics programs. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-Rj2sMEY7zXCCxIcq) [\\[8\\]](#cite-id-4Z1zwig9kyOvBiLo)​\n\n### PUSD\n\n![](https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmdEH7C8LY8Dmrd46F99jTA5UTeewEV4gaJspcxE6VH7h8)\n\n​[PUSD](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pleasing-usd-pusd) is a tokenized form of [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether) designed for use within Pleasing Golden’s metals ecosystem, with each token backed 1:1 by [Tether](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether) USD. It supports unrestricted transfers on supported chains, while redemptions back into [USDT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/tether) require standard compliance checks. The asset uses [LayerZero’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layerzero) OFT standard to move across networks and is currently live on [Arbitrum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arbitrum) and ApeChain, with an [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) deployment planned. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-gC6mjVyvrhX457y1)​\n\n## Partnerships\n\n* [Arbitrum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/arbitrum)\n* [Chainlink](https://iq.wiki/wiki/chainlink)\n* [LayerZero](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layerzero)\n* [Stargate Finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stargate-finance)\n* [Camelot](https://iq.wiki/wiki/camelot-dex)\n* Apechain\n* [Berachain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/berachain)\n* [Silo Finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/silo-finance)","summary":"Pleasing Golden is a platform connecting physical precious metals with on-chain financial systems. 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