Blog posts of '2025' 'December'

Something strange is happening in 2025: the same people who once called gold “boomer rocks” are quietly stacking it.

Everyone wants the benefits of gold without the hassles. Gold-backed stablecoins (like PAXG, Tether Gold, Digix, ComTech Gold, or Meld Gold) promise exactly that: one token = one gram (or ounce) of real, vaulted gold. But are they actually better than owning the yellow metal yourself? Here’s the no-nonsense comparison.

You can send Bitcoin across the planet in 10 minutes, rebalance your entire stock portfolio with one click, and earn yield on stablecoins while you sleep. Everything lives in apps. Nothing has weight. And yet… a growing number of digital-native investors still keep a corner of their wealth in things they can touch: gold bars, silver coins, a Rolex on the wrist, or even physical cash in a safe.

Inflation is the silent thief that erodes your purchasing power over time. When central banks print more money or supply shocks hit, cash under the mattress becomes worth less every year. Investors have long turned to “hard assets” to protect themselves, with gold being the classic choice for centuries and Bitcoin emerging as the new contender over the last 15 years.