Bhutan launches TER, a gold-backed digital token on Solana, letting investors hold real gold securely on blockchain.
In this new system, people can hold a Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana that represents actual gold stored in Bhutan.
Bhutan’s new token is TER, meaning “treasure” in Dzongkha. Real physical gold backs each TER token. It is not just digital hype; all the tokens are actually something valuable. That is what sets TER apart from the common cryptocurrencies.
The token operates on the Solana blockchain, which supports high-speed transactions, low fees, and scalability. Bhutan chose Solana because it can support large-scale use and attract international investors.
TER will go live on December 17, 2025. It is available via DK Bank, the first licensed digital financial institution in Bhutan. The bank will serve as the distributor and custodian, acting as an official to verify that the gold backing each token is secure.
The Royal Monetary Authority and the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority are responsible for regulating DK Bank. Such an arrangement implies that the token is subject to a transparent legal framework that safeguards investors.
Bhutan wants to bridge traditional gold with modern blockchain technology. TER allows anyone, from locals to global investors, to buy digital gold securely and transparently. Bhutan is building Gelephu Mindfulness City. It is a special economic zone focused on digital finance, innovation, and sustainability.
Tokenizing gold is one of its first major steps. The government also worked with Matrixdock, an institutional asset-tokenization platform under Matrixport. They provide the secure tech foundation that makes TER trustworthy.
TER establishes Bhutan as an emerging player in the real-world asset (RWA) movement. Kyrgyzstan has tokenized its currency or gold reserves, and now Bhutan is following suit. The Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana is demonstrating to the world that small countries can be at the forefront of the new finance. It is a medium that integrates traditional wisdom and digital performance.
Bhutan’s introduction of a Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana is a planned move towards the contemporary, open, and global digital economy. By using TER, Bhutan is inviting the world to invest in tangible gold through a modern digital format.
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Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) announced TER, a sovereign-backed, physical gold-backed digital token. TER (“Treasure” in Dzongkha) brings Bhutan’s long tradition of safeguarding national wealth into the digital era, combining trust and high-performance crypto.
