Squid Launches Digital Gold Trading on MiniPay

**XAUt0**, a tokenized gold asset, is now live on Squid Router, enabling cross-chain gold trading and transfers. **Key Features:** - Each XAUt0 token is **backed 1:1** by Tether Gold on Ethereum - Tokens are **physically redeemable** for actual gold - Cross-chain swaps supported on **5 networks**: Celo, HyperEVM, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Avalanche **What This Means:** Users can now send digital gold across borders and swap it between different blockchain networks in one platform. XAUt0 builds on the original XAUt token but adds omnichain functionality. **Trading Options:** - Cross-chain swaps across multiple networks - Bridging between all supported chains - Single-chain swaps on Celo This launch makes tokenized gold more accessible globally by removing traditional cross-border barriers through blockchain technology. [Start trading XAUt0](http://app.squidrouter.com/xaut0)

**Squid's Mini App goes live on MiniPay**, enabling users to buy and sell digital gold in seconds through a self-custodial wallet on Celo. **Key features:** - One-click access to real gold ownership - Seamless stablecoin transfers worldwide - Cross-border transactions without barriers **Partnership impact:** Squid collaborates with MiniPay and Celo to bring traditional assets into the digital age. The integration allows millions of users to access gold trading directly from their phones. **Real-world accessibility:** The platform focuses on making real-world assets (RWAs) as accessible as stablecoins, starting with gold - described as the world's oldest borderless asset and store of value. Users can now trade digital gold that represents actual physical gold, bridging traditional finance with modern blockchain technology.

**CORAL's cross-chain swapping solution** continues to gain traction with major integrations, most notably MetaMask's recent implementation for fast and cost-effective routes. Key features: - Sub-5 second transaction completion - 90% reduction in gas fees - Zero slippage guarantee - Smart batching system - Combined onchain and offchain liquidity via RFQ auctions Currently live on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Linea, with Avalanche and Optimism support coming soon. Learn more at [Squid Documentation](https://docs.squidrouter.com/api-and-sdk-integration/coral-intent-swaps)

Squid Router has announced the retirement of Squid V1, scheduled for March 12th. The cross-chain routing protocol is completing its transition to Squid 2.0, which launched in September 2024 with improved architecture for multi-hop transactions. Key points: - Most integrators have already migrated to V2 - Migration documentation available at [Squid docs](https://docs.squidrouter.com/migration/v1-greater-than-v2-migration) - New platform accessible at [app.squidrouter.com](http://app.squidrouter.com) Integrators still using V1 should initiate migration before the shutdown date to ensure uninterrupted service.