Buy and sell physical gold with escrow-protected payments, verified counterparties, and a digital GoldChain Passport generated after every completed transaction.
Every company on GoldChain is reviewed by our compliance team before it can transact.
Every payment held in escrow until delivery is confirmed. Zero risk of fraud or non-payment.
Every sale generates a digital provenance record linked through a scannable QR code.
GoldChain gives every participant the same verification standards and escrow protections, whether they are selling artisanal doré or purchasing refined bars for retail distribution.
Most gold transactions still happen over WhatsApp, phone calls, and wire transfers with no recourse. GoldChain replaces informal channels with a structured marketplace designed for how the industry actually works.
Submit your company information, select your role in the supply chain, and upload your licensing documents. Once our compliance team reviews your business documentation, typically within 3 to 5 business days, the entire marketplace is open to you.
Post available inventory or search verified sellers by origin, weight, purity, and price.
Once pricing and terms are agreed to, funds are deposited into escrow to protect both parties.
The seller ships and enters tracking details, then funds are released upon buyer acceptance.
Once the buyer funds the transaction, funds are locked in a multi-signature escrow smart contract. Funds remain secure during shipment and are released only after buyer acceptance or resolution of a dispute.
Apply to trade with escrow protectionBuyer commits to purchase
Funds locked in escrow
Seller ships gold
Delivery confirmed by buyer
Funds released to seller
Every completed transaction generates a GoldChain Passport, a permanent digital record of the gold's journey from mine to final buyer, linked through a QR code that anyone can scan.
GoldChain was built from firsthand experience with the gold trade in Africa, where artisanal miners are routinely excluded from legitimate markets by smugglers and absent compliance infrastructure. This commitment is formalized through the Clean Gold Initiative, our standard for transparency and accountability from mine to market.
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Create an account today for free. Marketplace fees apply only when a transaction is successfully completed.
Total marketplace fee
All payments settle in USDT or USDC. Network, transaction, logistics, and other third party costs may apply.
Licensed gold producers, cooperatives, exporters, importers, refiners, wholesalers, and retailers. Every applicant is reviewed by our compliance team before activation. The specific documents required depend on your role in the supply chain.
It depends on your role. Producers need a government ID and mining permit or cooperative registration. Exporters and importers need a business registration, trade license, precious metals license, and details on company ownership. Retailers need a business license and proof of operations. All applications are reviewed by our compliance team before activation.
Free to register, browse, and get verified. When a transaction completes, the total marketplace fee is 2%: the seller pays 0.5% and the buyer pays 1.5%. There are no monthly subscriptions. Network and third party costs may apply.
When a buyer commits to a purchase, their payment is locked in escrow immediately. Funds are not released to the seller until the buyer confirms delivery or the 72-hour inspection window closes without a dispute. If a dispute arises, funds remain in escrow until the issue is resolved.
Buyers and sellers are responsible for arranging their own shipping, insurance, and customs clearance. GoldChain provides shipment tracking and status updates through EasyPost, keeping both parties informed throughout the transaction.
A permanent digital record generated after every completed transaction. It captures origin, weight, purity, ownership history, certifications, and timestamps. The Passport is linked to the gold through a QR code that anyone can scan to verify provenance. Buyers, auditors, and downstream customers can use it to verify provenance instantly.
After delivery, the buyer has 72 hours to accept or open a dispute. Funds remain in escrow until the issue is resolved. Both parties submit evidence through the platform, and our compliance team reviews and provides next steps within one business day.
GoldChain is open exclusively to licensed gold businesses. Submit your application, complete verification, and connect with trusted counterparties across the global supply chain.
Start your application