Purchasing Tokens
This article explains how to purchase commodity tokens on AuResources using either credit card or cryptocurrencies.
By the end of this guide, you'll have purchased your first commodity tokens and understand how to view and manage them.
Before You Begin
Prerequisites Checklist
Before making your first purchase, ensure you have:
Account Setup:
Signed in to the platform
Wallet connected (or using email/SSO sign-in)
For Credit Card Payments:
Valid Visa or Mastercard
Billing information ready
Government-issued ID (Stripe may require for verification)
For Cryptocurrency Payments:
Wallet with sufficient USDC, USDT, or DAI
Sufficient POL for gas fees (at least 0.5 POL recommended)
Wallet connected to platform on the Polygon network
General:
Reviewed project details
Understood token specifications
Know how much you want to purchase
Read Terms & Conditions and Bailment Agreement
Choosing a Project
Accessing the Marketplace
Navigate to https://dapp.auresources.io
You'll see available projects and tokens
Understanding Project Listings
Each project/token displays key information:
Project Name: Identifies the producer and commodity type
Token Symbol: Ticker symbol for the token (e.g., PGF-28 for Prosperite Gold Future 2028)
Commodity Details: Type of commodity (gold, silver, etc.)
Quantity per token: typically 1 gram
Purity standard: e.g., 99.9% for gold
Discount percentage: The discount percentage applied on the spot price
Maturity Date: When the commodity will be refined and available (e.g., Q4 2028)
Step-by-Step Purchase Process
Complete Your Payment
Paying with Credit/Debit Card
Credit card payments are processed through Stripe, a secure payment processor. Stripe handles all payment information and KYC requirements.
What AuResources Sees:
Payment successful/failed status
Amount paid
What AuResources Does NOT See:
Your card number
Billing address details
Personal identification documents
Any KYC information
All sensitive data is handled exclusively by Stripe.
Step-by-Step Card Payment
Click "Pay with Stripe": You'll be directed to Stripe's secure checkout
Verify the amounts
Connect your link account or create a new one with your email
Confirm the wallet address on screen (it WILL be different from your connected wallet)
Complete Stripe Verification
Add your payment method
Confirm Payment
Wait for processing (can take up to 5 minutes)
Payment Confirmation
Confirmation email sent
Tokens will be sent to your wallet address
Paying with Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency payments are processed directly on the blockchain. No personal information is required, but you need to have the appropriate stablecoin and POL for gas fees.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
USDC (USD Coin)
Most recommended
Most liquid on Polygon
1:1 USD peg
Widely available
USDT (Tether)
Also widely used
1:1 USD peg
Available on most exchanges
DAI
Decentralized stablecoin
1:1 USD peg
Algorithmic stability
Network: All must be on Polygon network, not Ethereum or other chains.
Step-by-Step Crypto Payment
Select Cryptocurrency Payment
First Transaction: Token Approval
Second Transaction: Token Purchase
After approval, click the "Complete purchase" button.
Purchase Transaction:
Another wallet popup appears
Transaction type: "Contract Interaction"
This is the actual token purchase
Review:
Verify the amount being spent
Check you're receiving correct number of tokens
Review gas fee (usually $0.05-0.15)
Action:
Click "Confirm" in your wallet
Wait for confirmation (5-30 seconds)
You'll see a "Purchase successful" popup with your transaction details
After Your Purchase
Verifying Your Tokens
After completing your purchase, you should:
Check your wallet: Your tokens should appear in your connected wallet within a few minutes
View on the platform: Navigate to your account dashboard to see your token holdings
Transaction record: You can view your transaction history on the platform
Blockchain verification: Use a Polygon block explorer (like PolygonScan) to verify the transaction on-chain
What Happens Next
Immediate:
You now legally own the commodity represented by your tokens
The bailment agreement is in effect
The producer holds custody and will extract, refine, and store the commodity
Before Maturity:
You can use tokens as collateral to borrow AuUSD
You can transfer tokens to others
You can view your holdings and transaction history
The producer extracts and refines your commodity
At Maturity:
Your tokens become eligible for physical delivery
You can request delivery (subject to minimum amounts and fees)
You can convert to stablecoins through the platform
You continue to own the physical commodity
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Credit Card Payment Failed:
Verify card details are correct
Ensure sufficient funds
Contact your bank (some flag crypto-related purchases)
Try a different card
Contact Stripe support for specific payment issues
Crypto Transaction Stuck:
Check Polygon network status
Verify you have enough POL for gas
Try increasing gas price in wallet settings
Wait for network congestion to clear
Tokens Not Appearing:
Wait 5-10 minutes for blockchain confirmation
Verify you're viewing the correct wallet address
Check the token contract is added to your wallet
Contact support if tokens don't appear after 30 minutes
Key Takeaways
Purchasing commodity tokens is straightforward. Choose between credit card payments (processed by Stripe with KYC) or cryptocurrency payments (no KYC required). Both methods result in immediate ownership of the commodity represented by the tokens.
Credit card purchases involve a single payment through Stripe's secure system. Cryptocurrency purchases require two blockchain transactions: first approving the platform to access your stablecoins, then completing the actual purchase.
Once purchased, you legally own the commodity. The producer acts as custodian under the bailment agreement, extracting, refining, and storing your commodity until maturity when you can request physical delivery or convert to stablecoins.
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