Venice.ai Founder Erik Voorhees Buys 355 XAUT (Tether Gold token) With $1.72M USDT — Lookonchain

Blockchain analytics show Erik Voorhees acquired 355 Tether Gold tokens worth $1.72 million USDT on February 1 using newly created wallets, reflecting continued interest in commodity-backed digital assets.

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Summary

On February 1, 2025, Venice.ai founder Erik Voorhees purchased 355 XAUT (Tether Gold tokens) for 1.72 million USDT, averaging $4,842 per token. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain reported the acquisition, noting Voorhees created two new wallets for the transaction. The move underscores the appeal of gold-backed cryptocurrency among prominent industry figures.

Terms & Concepts
  • XAUT (Tether Gold token): A token issued by Tether that provides blockchain-based exposure to gold.
  • USDT (dollar-pegged stablecoin): A stablecoin from Tether designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the U.S. dollar.
  • Crypto wallet (blockchain address): A software or address used to store and transfer digital assets on a blockchain.