KAU

How to Buy Kinesis Gold (KAU)

Kinesis MoneyCommodities

This guide walks you through buying Kinesis Gold (KAU), a commodities asset on Kinesis Money currently earning 1.20% APY. Follow these 5 steps to start earning yield on your investment.

1

Set Up a Wallet

To invest in KAU, you need a compatible crypto wallet. We recommend MetaMask or Rabby for browser-based wallets, or Coinbase Wallet for mobile. Make sure your wallet supports kinesis. Write down your seed phrase and store it securely -- never share it with anyone.

2

Get Stablecoins

KAU is typically purchased with USDC or USDT. You can buy stablecoins on any major exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and send them to your wallet on kinesis. If you already have crypto, you can swap to USDC on a DEX like Uniswap or 1inch.

3

Complete KYC (If Required)

Kinesis Money requires identity verification (KYC) before you can invest in KAU. Visit the Kinesis Money platform to complete verification. This typically takes 1-3 business days and requires a government-issued ID and proof of address.

4

Connect to Protocol

Visit the Kinesis Money platform at https://kinesis.money and connect your wallet. Make sure you are on the correct network (kinesis). Review the terms and conditions carefully. Check that the URL is correct to avoid phishing sites -- always access the protocol through official links or bookmark the site.

5

Make Your Investment

Select KAU from the available products and enter the amount you want to invest. Review the current APY (1.20%), any fees, and redemption terms before confirming. Approve the stablecoin spend and confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your yield will start accruing immediately after the transaction confirms.

Ready to invest in KAU?

Start earning 1.20% APY on Kinesis Money today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAU?

Each KAU equals 1 gram of investment-grade gold bullion. Unique among gold tokens — pays a passive yield from 15% of Kinesis' global transaction fee revenue distributed monthly to holders.

What APY does KAU currently offer?

KAU currently offers 1.20% APY. The 7-day average APY is 1.15% and the 30-day average is 1.25%. Yields can fluctuate based on market conditions.

Is KYC required to buy KAU?

Yes, Kinesis Money requires KYC verification to invest in KAU.

What chains is KAU available on?

KAU is available on kinesis.

KAU Overview

Current APY
1.20%
TVL
$390.00M
Min Investment
None
KYC Required
Yes
Chains
kinesis
Risk Level
low risk
Audit Status
audited