🚀 Venus Flux Beta Goes Live on BNB Chain

Venus has listed XAUm, a tokenized gold asset, marking the first real-world asset (RWA) collateral on its lending platform on BNB Chain. **Key Details:** - XAUm is provided through a partnership with Matrixdock - Chainlink price feeds secure the collateral valuation with decentralized, tamper-proof data - Venus positions this as the beginning of broader RWA integration **What's Next:** The platform plans to expand listings to include tokenized treasuries and private credit as more real-world assets move on-chain. Venus frames this development as building infrastructure connecting traditional finance with decentralized finance on BNB Chain. [Read more](https://venuslabs.medium.com/gold-on-chain-venus-lists-xaum-secured-by-chainlink-bringing-real-world-assets-to-bnb-chain-e1a4e8adcd55)

A major lending protocol on BNB Chain now accepts real gold as collateral for borrowing. **Key Features:** - Users can hold physical gold while borrowing against it - No need for synthetic tokens or selling positions - Direct integration with DeFi lending markets - Maintains exposure to gold while accessing liquidity This development removes the traditional barrier between physical precious metals and decentralized finance. Users can now leverage their gold holdings without converting to wrapped or synthetic versions, keeping their original asset position intact while participating in DeFi lending activities.

Matrixdock has established itself as a leading tokenized gold provider in Asia, offering institutional-grade digital gold backed by physical assets. **Key Features:** - LBMA-standard gold backing - Bureau Veritas audited for transparency - Physically redeemable tokens - Member of Singapore and Hong Kong bullion markets The platform bridges traditional precious metals markets with blockchain technology, providing users access to gold-backed digital assets that meet institutional standards. Each token represents physical gold that can be redeemed, combining the benefits of digital assets with tangible value.

Venus Core has launched on-chain gold collateralization through a partnership with Matrixdock on BNB Chain. The XAUm pool attracted $1.03 million in deposits within a single day, reaching full capacity immediately upon launch. **Key Details:** - Pool filled: $1.03M - Time to fill: 24 hours - Partners: [Matrixdock](https://matrixdock.com) x [BNB Chain](https://www.bnbchain.org) - Asset: XAUm (tokenized gold) The rapid pool fill demonstrates strong market demand for gold-backed DeFi products. Users can now use tokenized gold as collateral within the Venus protocol for borrowing and lending activities.

While Venus Flux attracted significant attention, **Venus Core maintained an average total supply of $1.89B throughout February**, serving as the protocol's foundational layer. February highlights for the Venus ecosystem: - Venus Core: $1.89B average total supply - Venus Flux: $100M TVL achieved within 24 hours of launch - 18,000+ users served across the platform - Over $1M distributed in community incentives The protocol positions its Core product as the infrastructure supporting all other Venus services. Learn more at [venus.io](http://venus.io)