Verified and Vaulted: Q1 2026 Precious Metals Audit Results
Trust isn't a marketing buzzword. It's something you prove — again and again, on a schedule, with receipts.
That's exactly what we're doing today. We're publishing two independent verification documents that confirm the physical precious metals backing every tokenized gold and silver asset on STRATO. These audits are a cornerstone of our commitment to transparency: every ounce on-chain is matched by real metal in a real vault.
Two Documents, One Message: Your Metals Are Real
We're releasing both an independent CPA audit and a vaulting confirmation letter from our custody partner, BA Gold Enterprises Inc.
Independent CPA Audit — December 31, 2025
Certified Public Accountant Frank J. Pasatieri conducted a physical audit of the precious metal holdings in two separate vaults controlled by BA Gold Enterprises Inc. on December 23, 2025, with an effective date of December 31, 2025. The audit confirmed the following metals attributable to the STRATO vaulting program:
Gold:
- 20 Asahi and comparable gold bars (1 kilogram each) — Main Vault
- 20 Asahi gold bars (1 oz each) — Ancillary Vault
- 39 South African Krugerrand and Maple coins (1 oz each) — Ancillary Vault
Silver:
- 40 unbranded silver bars (1,000 oz each) — Main Vault
- 2 unbranded silver bars (1,000 oz each) — Main Vault
- 28 Asahi and comparable silver bars (100 oz each) — Ancillary Vault
- 8 Asahi and comparable silver bars (10 oz each) — Ancillary Vault
The auditor noted that the quantities of vaulted silver exceed the amounts listed on the STRATO schedule, due to the use of 1,000 oz bars. Upon redemption of silver on the platform, larger bars are exchanged into smaller denominations to facilitate delivery.
Download the full CPA audit report (PDF)
BA Gold Vaulting Letter — March 4, 2026
BA Gold Enterprises Inc., through General Counsel Pete Michael Rinato, Esq., issued a confirmation letter on March 4, 2026 certifying the following holdings at their vault located at 43 West 47th Street in New York City:
Gold:
- 711 ounces of gold coins held as collateral for digital tokens on the STRATO
Silver:
- 46,082 ounces of silver bars held as collateral for digital tokens on the STRATO
- 250 ounces of silver bars held on behalf of BlockApps principals/employees
Download the BA Gold vaulting letter (PDF)
Why This Matters
In a space where "trust us" is the norm, we'd rather show you the proof. These documents demonstrate three things:
- Physical backing is real. Every tokenized ounce of gold and silver on STRATO corresponds to physical metal sitting in a vault in New York City.
- Independent verification is routine. We don't audit once and call it a day. Regular, independent audits by a licensed CPA ensure ongoing accuracy.
- Custody is professional. BA Gold Enterprises Inc. is an established precious metals dealer with secure vaulting facilities — the same vault trusted by major industry players.
A Growing Reserve
Comparing the December 2025 audit to the March 2026 vaulting letter shows meaningful growth in the metals reserve. Gold holdings have grown to 711 ounces, and silver backing now exceeds 46,000 ounces — reflecting increasing demand for tokenized precious metals on the platform.
This growth is driven by users who understand the value of holding hard assets on-chain: real gold and silver that you can stake for yield, borrow against, trade freely, or redeem for physical delivery.
Verify Everything
At STRATO, "Verify Everything" isn't just a tagline. Both documents are available for download above so you can review them yourself. You can also track on-chain metal token supplies in real time on STRATO Scan.
Ready to start collecting tokenized gold and silver? Head to STRATO to get started, or join the conversation on Telegram.