ShapeShift Founder Erik Voorhees Acquires $6.81M in PAXG via Nine Wallets

On Feb. 11, Erik Voorhees purchased 1,382 PAX Gold tokens using USDC, reflecting a blockchain-based investment in tokenized gold at an average price near $4,926 each.

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Summary

On Feb. 11, ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees acquired 1,382 PAX Gold tokens for $6.81 million USD Coin, averaging roughly $4,926 per token. The purchase was tracked by blockchain monitoring service Lookonchain. PAX Gold is a tokenized form of physical gold, offering investors blockchain-based ownership of a stable asset. This transaction highlights Voorhees’ interest in diversifying holdings with gold while utilizing USDC for the purchase.

Terms & Concepts
  • PAX Gold (PAXG): A cryptocurrency backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in vaults, allowing secure and verifiable ownership on the blockchain.
  • USD Coin (USDC): A stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, used for transferring value without price volatility.
  • Tokenized Gold: Digital tokens representing ownership of physical gold, enabling blockchain-based transfer and verification of the asset.