Introduction

What is Imperium?

Imperium is a next-generation DeFi protocol that transforms gold from a passive store of value into an active yield-bearing asset. By tokenizing gold-backed assets (XAUT) into structured financial products (IXAUT), Imperium unlocks institutional-grade strategies, all executed on-chain with full transparency.

Gold has historically served as a safe haven but lacked natural yield. Imperium bridges this gap by combining the stability of gold with the innovation of decentralized finance.


Mission

Our mission is simple:

  • Preserve Value: Gold-backed assets provide stability in volatile markets.

  • Unlock Yield: Structured vaults allow gold to work productively.

  • Ensure Trust: Everything is on-chain, auditable, and secured with institutional-grade rigor.


Why Imperium?

  • Institutional-Grade Infrastructure: Built to meet the standards of hedge funds, family offices, and professional investors.

  • Fully Audited & Transparent: All strategies, balances, and redemptions are verifiable on-chain.

  • Risk-Managed Yields: Structured vaults use sophisticated strategies—engineered to prioritize capital preservation.

  • Frictionless UX: Simple 1:1 mint/redeem flow, automated vault participation, and wallet-native experience.


Traditional Gold
Imperium Gold

Store of value only

Store of value + yield

Illiquid in DeFi

Fully composable with DeFi

Opaque reserves

On-chain transparency

No automation

Smart contract automation