5. Staking and Yield

$GOLD is not just a store of value: it’s now a source of yield.

Staking your $GOLD allows you to participate in established gold leasing markets, generating gold-denominated returns without relying on debt, derivatives, or synthetic assets. ORO partners with licensed brokers and institutional gold finance providers who manage these leases with vetted lessees.

5.1 How It Works

When you stake your $GOLD, it is allocated to licensed brokers who facilitate short-term gold leases to:

• Refiners

• Bullion traders

• Jewelry manufacturers

• Market makers

Lessees use the gold as inventory or working capital, and in return, provide a gold-denominated return to the stakers. ORO collects this yield and redistributes it proportionally to all stakers.

5.2 Lease Structure

These are true physical leases, not debt instruments or synthetic derivatives.

• Ownership: Leased gold remains the legal property of the staked $GOLD holder

• Restrictions: Lessees may not sell, pledge, or rehypothecate the gold

• Protection: In case of lessee insolvency, leased gold is not part of their estate

• Flow: No futures, no paper gold — only real-world physical gold flow

Key Terms:

• Underlying Asset: Physical gold, tokenized on Solana and vaulted securely

• Lessees: Institutional users of gold with strong operating track records

• Lock-up: 12 months (shorter terms in development)

• Returns: Gold-denominated lease income, distributed monthly

• Insurance: All gold under leases is insured against theft and damage

5.3 Yield Payouts

• Yield is distributed monthly, in the form of additional $GOLD

• Rewards are automatically deposited to the wallet

• Returns vary depending on market demand and lease terms, typically in the 3 to 5% APY range

5.4 Lockup and Unstaking

To ensure predictable lease durations and protect yield generation:

• Staking requires a 12-month lockup period

• During this time, staked $GOLD cannot be redeemed or transferred

• After 12 months, you may choose to:

  • Continue earning yield

  • Unstake and withdraw $GOLD to your wallet

  • Redeem for USDC or physical gold

A partial early exit mechanism is under consideration, depending on demand and market structure. ORO is also working on shorter duration leases.

5.5 No Seperate Token (For Now)

ORO does not issue a separate staked token (such as stGOLD) at this time. Staked $GOLD remains associated with your wallet and accrues yield directly.

A fungible staked token may be introduced in the future to unlock DeFi integrations and liquidity while preserving redemption rights and auditability.