Tether Launches Scudo to Simplify Gold Payments and Enhance Accessibility
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- New Unit Launch: Tether introduced Scudo on January 6, 2026, equating it to one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold for its Tether Gold (XAUT) token, aiming to simplify pricing and payments, thereby enhancing user experience.
- Lowering Barriers: By launching Scudo, Tether seeks to lower the barrier to entry for digital asset ownership, enabling anyone to easily own and transact in gold, particularly amid rising gold prices.
- Market Potential: The introduction of Scudo could enhance the use of retail payments, although detailed impact metrics are currently unavailable; historical trends indicate a correlation between gold market performance and interest in digital assets, potentially driving further market engagement.
- Parallels to Bitcoin: Scudo's design is inspired by Bitcoin's satoshi model, facilitating microtransactions and addressing decimal complexities in everyday payments, which enhances scalability and adoption of digital assets.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
