How to Transfer Tokenized Gold to a Hardware Wallet (Ledger / Trezor)

Quick Support Table for Tokenized Gold on Hardware Wallets (2026)

Most tokenized gold is ERC-20 on Ethereum, so Ledger and Trezor handle them like regular tokens via the Ethereum app. No separate app for PAXG/XAUT/KAU is required.

Step-by-Step Guide: Transferring Tokenized Gold to Ledger or Trezor

Step 1. Choose and Set Up Your Hardware Wallet

Ledger (Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, Flex, etc.)

• Install the Ledger Live app on your computer or phone
• Connect the device via USB or Bluetooth
• Update the firmware to the latest version (critical for security)
• Install the Ethereum app on Ledger (via Ledger Live → Manager)

Trezor (Model T, Safe 3, Safe 5)

• Install the Trezor Suite app on your computer or phone
• Connect the device via USB
• Update the firmware
• Enable Ethereum support (Trezor Suite handles ERC-20 automatically)

Both wallets use the Ethereum app to manage ERC-20 tokens, including tokenized gold.

Step 2. Create / Add an Ethereum Account on the Hardware Wallet

In Ledger Live:

1. Go to Accounts → Add account → Ethereum
2. Confirm on the device
3. Ledger Live will display your Ethereum address (this address holds all ERC-20 tokens)

In Trezor Suite:

1. Go to Accounts → Add account → Ethereum
2. Confirm on the device
3. Your Ethereum address will appear

Important: this is the same Ethereum address for all ERC-20 tokens — there is no separate “PAXG address” or “XAUT address.”

Step 3. Locate Your Current Tokenized Gold

Most likely, your PAXG/XAUT/etc. is currently held in one of these places:

• Centralized exchange (Binance, Kraken, MEXC, KuCoin, Gate.io, etc.)
• Hot non-custodial wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Rainbow, Zerion, etc.)
• DeFi position (Aave, Compound, Uniswap LP, etc.)

You need to withdraw/send the tokens from this location to your hardware wallet address.

Step 4. Get Your Hardware Wallet’s Ethereum Address

1. Open Ledger Live or Trezor Suite
2. Select your Ethereum account
3. Click “Receive” → confirm the address on the device screen (critical — never trust only the computer screen)
4. Copy the Ethereum address (starts with 0x…)

This is the destination address for your tokenized gold.

Step 5. Send Tokenized Gold from Current Location

From a centralized exchange (most common case)

1. Log in to the exchange where PAXG/XAUT/etc. is held
2. Go to Wallet → Withdraw → select PAXG/XAUT/etc.
3. Paste your Ledger/Trezor Ethereum address
4. Enter the amount (leave enough for gas fees — typically $5–$30 depending on Ethereum congestion)
5. Select network: Ethereum Mainnet (ERC-20) — DO NOT choose TRON or TON for XAUT if your hardware wallet does not support them (Ledger/Trezor only support the Ethereum version)
6. Confirm withdrawal (may require 2FA/email/SMS)
7. Wait for confirmation (5–30 minutes)

From MetaMask / another hot wallet

1. Open MetaMask → select Ethereum network
2. Click “Send”
3. Paste your Ledger/Trezor Ethereum address
4. Select the token (PAXG, XAUT, etc.) from the token list
5. Enter amount (leave ETH for gas — check prices on etherscan.io or in MetaMask)
6. Confirm transaction → sign in the hot wallet
7. Wait for confirmation (track on Etherscan)

From DeFi (Aave, Compound, Uniswap, etc.)

1. First withdraw/unlock tokens from the protocol (redeem from Aave, withdraw from Uniswap pool)
2. Tokens will appear in your hot wallet
3. Follow the steps above to send to the hardware wallet

Step 6. Verify Receipt on the Hardware Wallet

1. Open Ledger Live or Trezor Suite
2. Select your Ethereum account
3. Look for the incoming transaction (may take a few minutes)
4. The ERC-20 token balance (PAXG, XAUT, etc.) will update
5. To double-check on the blockchain: copy your hardware wallet address → paste into Etherscan.io → Token Transfers tab

Important: never rely solely on Ledger Live/Trezor Suite display — always verify on Etherscan using the public address.

Step 7. Security Measures and Common Mistakes (2026)

• Always confirm the address on the device screen — phishing pop-ups in Ledger Live or malware can substitute the address
• Use Ethereum Mainnet only — do not send XAUT on TRON or TON to Ledger/Trezor (they only support Ethereum version)
• Leave ETH for gas — if the wallet contains only PAXG/XAUT without ETH, the transaction will fail
• Test with a small amount first — send $50–$100 worth of tokens before a large transfer
• Never share your seed phrase — Ledger/Trezor will never ask for it
• Keep firmware and apps updated — Ledger and Trezor regularly release security patches
• Use Tor/VPN if privacy is critical — when accessing Etherscan or exchanges

Step 8. What Happens After the Transfer?

After successfully moving tokenized gold to Ledger/Trezor:

• You have full control of the private keys → complete self-custody
• Tokens remain ERC-20 → you can send, trade, or use them in DeFi later (by signing transactions on the device)
• No storage fees (unlike physical gold)
• Privacy is preserved (Ethereum is public, but your keys are offline)
• Redeeming for physical gold is still possible (if the issuer allows — usually high minimum, ~430 oz for PAXG/XAUT)

Conclusion

Transferring tokenized gold (PAXG, XAUT, etc.) to a Ledger or Trezor hardware wallet in 2026 is a standard ERC-20 token transfer procedure: install the Ethereum app, get the address, send from the current location, and verify receipt. The process is simple and reliable — Ledger and Trezor handle such tokens excellently via the Ethereum app. Always confirm addresses on the device screen, leave ETH for gas, test small amounts first, and keep firmware updated. Hardware wallets provide full control and offline key security — the safest way to hold tokenized assets long-term.