Bitcoin Ordinals Inscribe Serial Numbers to Tokenize Brinks Gold
Tokenized gold on Bitcoin uses the Ordinals protocol to inscribe serial numbers of 1 oz gold bars stored at Brinks into tradable on-chain tokens. Bitcoin Ordinals inscriptions embed each bar’s unique serial number and custody metadata on the blockchain. Physical bullion remains under Brinks vault custody while traders buy and sell tokens on TRIO, the Bitcoin-native marketplace run by OrdinalsBot, with Swarm Markets ensuring KYC and AML compliance. Redemption for physical delivery requires identity verification and custodian approval. Six 1 oz bars have been tokenized so far. This tokenized gold model joins the growing real-world asset (RWA) market, which holds over $26 bn on-chain value according to RWA.xyz. Unlike Ethereum-based gold-backed stablecoins such as Tether Gold and Pax Gold, each token here corresponds to a specific bar. OrdinalsBot co-founder Brian Laughlan describes serial inscription as the core mechanism. Bitcoin Ordinals tokenized gold could redefine RWA trading, offering new options for asset diversification.
Bullish
The launch of tokenized gold via Bitcoin Ordinals is likely bullish for both BTC and the broader RWA sector. By tying specific Brinks-stored bars to on-chain tokens, it adds tangible asset utility to Bitcoin and attracts institutional interest. Historical precedents—such as Ethereum’s Tether Gold—show that on-chain gold tokens can drive trading volumes, liquidity, and capital inflows. In the short term, rising demand for Ordinals inscriptions may boost transaction fees and network activity. Over the long term, this model could establish Bitcoin as a settlement layer for real-world assets, deepening market liquidity and reinforcing BTC’s store-of-value narrative.