No it is not. The value of gold lies in its existence, not in its physical location. Gold’s worth has always been rooted in its universally recognized rarity, durability, and reliability as a financial asset—not simply in where it resides. Most investors never see or touch the gold they own; instead, they rely on financial instruments like ETFs or derivatives that represent its value. The critical factor is verifying the existence of gold resources, not physically removing them from the ground.

In the digital era, we can unlock gold’s investment value without traditional mining. By tokenizing verified in-ground gold deposits through blockchain technology and proprietary digital mining models, we create a digital representation of their worth. This approach preserves gold’s intrinsic appeal as a store of value while eliminating the high environmental, social, and financial costs associated with physical extraction. Gold’s investment value remains accessible and trustworthy, no matter where it physically resides.