Tokenizing physical silver on the blockchain offers legal ownership of allocated silver bars without the usual drawbacks like limited transportability or high storage costs. It also provides the divisibility, fungibility, and instant tradability of digital assets, blending the advantages of physical and digital ownership.

RWS tokens are backed on a 1:1 basis—one fine troy ounce of silver equals one RWS token. The total silver backing changes dynamically as the total token supply fluctuates with market demand.

Yes. RWS tokens are divisible up to 18 decimal places. The minimum purchase directly from the platform is 0.01 RWS (about 1% of one token, roughly $0.3 at current silver prices), enabling fractional ownership of physical silver.

• Storage fees: Currently, no storage fees are charged to RWS holders.
• Creation and destruction fees: Small fees apply when buying or selling RWS directly through the platform to cover token minting and burning. These fees do not apply when trading RWS on secondary markets or exchanges.
• Trading fees: Trades conducted on exchanges may be subject to standard exchange fees.

The physical silver backing RWS is securely custodied in LBMA-approved vaults and audited monthly. The custodian is a regulated trust company under authorities such as the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), ensuring strong regulatory oversight and consumer protection.

Yes. RWS tokens are redeemable for LBMA-accredited Good Delivery silver bars. Institutional customers can also redeem for unallocated Loco London silver. Redemption can also be made for USD at current silver market prices at any time.

RWS transactions settle near-instantaneously on the Solana blockchain, eliminating settlement risk and delays common in traditional silver investments like ETFs or physical bars, which typically settle in T+2 days.