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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 4 | April 2024

AURUS Introduces Gold-Backed Digital

Collectibles (NFTs)

Mr Mark Gesterkamp, Chief Business Development Officer, AURUS

You've likely encountered the buzz surrounding NFTs bridging the gap between the virtual and physical world.
and may be wondering about the connection to gold. For For traditional companies hesitant to venture into the
those unfamiliar, a non-fungible token is a unique digital world of NFTs due to concerns about the speculative
identifier recorded on a blockchain, serving to certify nature of digital assets, Aurus's solution provides a
ownership and authenticity. stable framework. By anchoring NFTs to gold, brands
can establish a reliable price floor for their collectibles,
Numerous consumer brands, including Nike and shielding their brand and community from market
Starbucks, have delved into the realm of NFTs to foster volatility while introducing new dimensions of utility.
connections with their customers. By integrating NFTs
into loyalty programs, these brands are revolutionizing Opportunities within the gold market are boundless.
customer engagement, thereby enhancing overall Imagine the scenario of a prestigious jewellery brand
customer experience. With some brands leading the seeking to deepen connections with its clientele. By
charge, many remain cautious. Images of Apes fetching initiating an NFT collection preceding an exclusive
astronomical prices have raised many eyebrows. product launch, the rights to purchase a coveted
Nevertheless, NFTs are poised to play a pivotal role in jewellery piece can be sold in advance. These NFTs
shaping brands' digital strategies. Aurus, leveraging its not only enhance cash flow management but also instil
expertise in the tokenization of precious metals, is now a sense of FOMO among prospective buyers, while
introducing a transformative solution by adding a layer of allowing for a secondary market for trading. Post-launch,
tangible value to NFTs. brand engagement persists as NFTs enable continuous
data acquisition on clients, a significant advantage in
With the introduction of its 'minting platform, brands leveraging this technology.
now have the opportunity to back digital collectibles
with gold, thus infusing them with real-world value. Mark Positioned at the forefront of innovation in the precious
Gesterkamp, Chief Business Development Officer at metals market, Aurus' introduction of Gold-backed
Aurus, emphasizes that this innovation empowers brands Digital Collectibles represents a significant leap forward
to engage their audiences with digital collectibles backed in the evolution of NFTs, offering brands a secure and
by the enduring value of physical gold. innovative means to engage their audiences while
providing tangible value in the form of precious metals.
These gold-backed NFTs offer unparalleled possibilities,
as they are redeemable both digitally and physically,

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