Owning DGLD: Gold Backing, Storage and Risks

DGLD is a token representing ownership of allocated physical gold held in a vault in Castel San Pietro, Switzerland. Gold Token SA (GTSA), the tokenization arm of MKS PAMP, issues it. The gold is described as insured and independently verifiable bar by bar.

That backing does not, by itself, tell you exactly what legal rights come with a token. GTSA has not specified here how much gold each DGLD represents or the conditions for redeeming tokens for metal or cash. Check those terms before treating DGLD as interchangeable with bullion you can take delivery of. Its market price can also move away from the value of the underlying gold, particularly if trading is thin.

DGLD is issued on Ethereum, Solana and Base; it is not the native token of any of those networks. Your wallet must support DGLD on the specific network you plan to use. A wallet that holds a token on Ethereum may not automatically show or send a version on Solana or Base.

Before depositing or transferring, confirm the network and token contract through GTSA’s official channels. The contract details and token standards are not specified here, so don’t rely on a token name or ticker alone: imitations can use the same name. Make sure the receiving platform accepts DGLD on that exact network. Sending it to an incompatible network or address can make recovery difficult or impossible. Don’t assume that moving tokens between networks is supported just because DGLD exists on more than one chain.

The reported circulating and total supply is 2,411.955 DGLD as of 2026-11-08. A maximum supply is not specified. These figures can change, so check current supply information before relying on them.

On the same date, DGLD was priced at about $4,060.50, with a market capitalization of about $9.8 million. Reported 24-hour trading volume was about $17,593. Treat these as dated market estimates, not a guaranteed redemption value. The relatively small reported trading volume can mean fewer buyers or sellers at a given moment, and a large market order may move the price or fill at worse prices than expected. Supply and market value also do not confirm how much gold is allocated to each token; GTSA has not specified that amount here.

If you hold DGLD in a self-custody wallet, protect the recovery phrase offline and never share it. A hardware wallet can reduce exposure to online attacks if it supports DGLD on your chosen network. Check the network and address carefully before sending; a small test transfer can help catch mistakes. If a trading platform holds your tokens, you depend on that platform to safeguard them and process withdrawals.

There are risks beyond wallet security. DGLD depends on GTSA and the gold custody arrangement, while blockchain transactions and token contracts can face technical or security problems. The stated insurance on the gold does not establish that your token balance, market value or ability to redeem is insured. Gold prices and DGLD’s trading price can fall, and limited liquidity may make it harder to sell at a desired price. Confirm the token’s legal rights and redemption conditions before relying on it as a substitute for physical gold.