Verified From Mine to Market

The global marketplace for gold traders

Buy and sell gold securely with certified, licensed businesses. Every payment is held in escrow until delivery is confirmed. Every completed transaction is permanently recorded on the blockchain.

Transaction Security

Every payment held in escrow until delivery is confirmed. Zero risk of fraud or non-payment.

Verified Traders

Trade only with licensed, KYC-verified gold businesses. No anonymous middlemen.

Global Market Access

Connect with approved traders across the world to access unlimited trading opportunities.

Clean Gold Marketplace

From first offer to final settlement

Post a listing in minutes or find your next gold deal. Negotiate directly with verified counterparties. Track every shipment and settle instantly. The gold's journey from mine to market is traceable with a single scan.

  • List gold details and set your asking price
  • Search by origin or price, then make an offer instantly
  • Track shipments and get paid the moment delivery is confirmed
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How It Works

A marketplace with trust built in

GoldChain is a gated marketplace. Every company is reviewed by our compliance team before it can list, purchase, or transact. Every completed transaction creates a permanent blockchain record.

1

Apply

Submit your company information, licensing documents, and select your role in the supply chain.

2

Get Verified

Our compliance team reviews your business registration, ownership, and documentation.

3

Start Trading

Once approved, you have access to list gold, browse verified sellers, and make offers.

Who Can Join

Built for every link in the supply chain

GoldChain provides a secure marketplace platform that connects the global gold supply chain. Every transaction is recorded on the blockchain, ensuring compliance and transparency from source to sale.

Producer

Artisanal miners, cooperatives, and small-scale mining operations.

  • List gold for sale
  • Connect with licensed exporters
  • Escrow-protected payments

Exporter

Licensed dealers moving gold from producing countries to international markets.

  • Buy from verified producers
  • List gold for importers
  • Access export documentation tools

Importer

Licensed dealers bringing gold from exporting countries into consuming markets.

  • Source from verified exporters
  • Full supply chain visibility
  • Import documentation support

Retailer

Refineries, jewelers, and brands sourcing gold for finished products.

  • Buy gold with full provenance
  • Generate consumer QR codes
  • Audit-ready documentation

Buyers and sellers earn a TRUSTED badge after 5 successfully completed transactions.

Gold bracelet with QR provenance code
GoldChain Passport

Every gram of gold
has a story

GoldChain Passport gives every lot a permanent, scannable record of its journey from mine to final buyer. Discover the origin, custody history, and certifications with a single QR scan.

  • Complete chain of custody record
  • Designed to support LBMA and OECD requirements
  • QR codes enable end buyers to verify the complete journey
Pricing

Simple transparent fees

A single flat fee replaces middlemen and hidden margins that can take 20% or more from every transaction.

Total marketplace fee

2%
Seller fee0.5%
Buyer fee1.5%

All payments and escrow are settled in USDC on the Polygon network. No processing fees. No chargebacks.

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Escrow Protection

Buyer funds are held in a multi-signature USDC escrow contract on the Polygon blockchain. Funds are not released to the seller until delivery and authenticity is confirmed by the buyer.

GoldChain Passport

Every completed transaction creates a permanent record on the blockchain. The Passport captures origin, weight, purity, participants, and timestamps in a tamper-proof record that anyone can verify.

QR Certificate

A scannable QR code is generated for every lot and delivered to both parties. Consumers can verify the complete chain of custody by scanning the code or visiting passport.goldchain.pro.

Dispute Support

Disputes are free to open. The parties have 48 hours to resolve issues through in-app messaging. If escalation is needed, our compliance team provides next steps. Funds remain in escrow until resolution.

From the Ground Up

Formalizing the artisanal gold supply chain

GoldChain was born from firsthand experience with the gold trade in the Africa. We built the marketplace to fix how artisanal miners were shut out of legitimate markets by unregulated intermediaries, opaque pricing, and absent compliance infrastructure.

Read the Compliance Standards
Mining professional using GoldChain on tablet
Ethically sourced gold
Clean Gold Initiative

What is Clean Gold?

Clean Gold refers to gold that is ethically and responsibly sourced, free of conflict, child labor, and environmental harm. It emphasizes transparency and accountability throughout the entire supply chain, from mining to retail. GoldChain is a proud signatory of The Clean Gold Initiative, a global commitment to sustainability and social responsibility in the gold industry.

Watch how Clean Gold can change Africa

Frequently asked questions

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 join. When a transaction completes, GoldChain charges 2%. The seller pays 0.5% and the buyer pays 1.5%. All payments settle in USDC on the Polygon network with no additional processing fees. Your total cost is 2% per transaction, compared to 15% or more through traditional channels.

When a buyer commits to a purchase, their USDC payment goes into escrow immediately. You ship the gold and enter your tracking number on the platform. Once the buyer confirms delivery, funds are released to your wallet in seconds. No bank delays, no hold periods.

Funds stay in escrow until the issue is resolved. Both parties have 48 hours to work it out through in-app messaging. If that doesn't resolve it, our compliance team investigates and provides next steps within one business day. The buyer is never exposed. Payment isn't released until they confirm they're satisfied. Disputes are free to open.

Every payment on GoldChain is held in a multi-signature USDC escrow contract on the Polygon blockchain. The buyer's funds are locked the moment they commit and are not released to the seller until delivery is confirmed. Neither party can access the funds during transit. If a dispute arises, the funds stay in escrow until resolution.

Ready to trade?

GoldChain is open to licensed gold producers, exporters, importers, refiners, and retailers worldwide. Submit your business application and our compliance team will review it within 3–5 business days.

Apply Now

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