# Announcement Template

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Operator and jurisdiction: BASIS is operated by BASIS DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD, a Seychelles IBC (LEI: [254900IX2F2KCWNSSS64](https://lei.bloomberg.com/leis/view/254900IX2F2KCWNSSS64)).

Research Partner: Base58 Labs contributes execution research, systems modeling, and risk design.
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### BASIS Announces PAX Gold (PAXG) Support Is Live

Asset: PAXG (PAX Gold), Ethereum (ERC-20)

#### Why PAXG is supported

BASIS has expanded its supported asset set beyond BTC, ETH, and SOL to include PAXG as an active supported asset.

PAXG is included because it:

* introduces a differentiated market regime linked to gold exposure
* broadens structural alpha capture opportunities across spot, derivatives, and cross-venue routing
* aligns with the BASIS trust framework through explicit risk controls, deterministic execution, and auditable operational constraints

#### How PAXG is supported on BASIS

PAXG is fully active across the BASIS asset flow.

Users can:

* deposit native PAXG by connecting a Web3 wallet
* swap PAXG to stPAXG at a 1:1 ratio
* stake stPAXG and accumulate rewards in real time
* unstake the full staked position after the applicable lock-up period, subject to a mandatory 7-day unstaking buffer before claimable stPAXG is credited
* withdraw native PAXG from the Funding Wallet

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{% tab title="PAXG Asset Flow" %}
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**PAXG Staking Flow**

1. Web3 Wallet (PAXG)
2. Deposit to Funding Wallet (PAXG)
3. 1:1 swap to Staking Wallet (stPAXG)
4. Stake to active position
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   {% endtab %}
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#### Deposit and wallet handling

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{% step %}
Connect a supported Web3 wallet such as MetaMask.
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Select PAXG from the Assets section.
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Deposit native PAXG into your Funding Wallet.
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{% step %}
Swap PAXG to stPAXG at 1:1 before staking.
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PAXG deposits require a connected Web3 wallet. BASIS supports native token deposits for ETH, SOL, and PAXG through wallet connection. BTC deposits use a unique BASIS-assigned deposit address instead.
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#### Fees and operational rules

| Item           |                           Value |
| -------------- | ------------------------------: |
| Deposit fee    |                              0% |
| Withdrawal fee |                           0.05% |
| Swap fee       |                           0.01% |
| Swap ratio     |                        1:1 only |
| Supported swap | PAXG → stPAXG and stPAXG → PAXG |

#### Staking and reward mechanics

PAXG staking follows the same wallet and settlement model used across BASIS.

* Native PAXG is held in the Funding Wallet
* stPAXG is held in the Staking Wallet
* rewards accumulate in real time as stPAXG
* unstake is full-position only
* the claimable amount is auto-credited to the Staking Wallet as stPAXG, subject to a 7-day unstaking buffer following the unstake action
* fixed pools can only be unstaked after the lock-up period ends, with claimable amounts credited after the mandatory 7-day unstaking buffer

#### Booster options

| Lock-up Period |    Booster |
| -------------- | ---------: |
| 14D            |       +10% |
| 30D            |       +20% |
| 90D            |       +50% |
| 180D           | +100% (2×) |

#### Risk note

PAXG includes asset-specific considerations, including issuer, custody, smart contract, and market structure risks.

BASIS may apply protective state controls when required by market conditions or system constraints. This reflects the BASIS operating model:

* deterministic execution
* math-constrained allocation logic
* state machine risk controls
* precision-first routing through proprietary infrastructure

#### Infrastructure and research basis

PAXG support is integrated into the BASIS execution environment backed by:

* BHLE architecture with sub-50μs latency
* 100K+ OPS routing capacity
* proprietary routing infrastructure for execution precision
* research collaboration with Base58 Labs as Research Partner
* structural alpha capture under strict operational constraints

#### What users should do

* confirm your wallet supports ERC-20 PAXG
* deposit native PAXG through a connected Web3 wallet
* begin with a small transfer to validate workflow
* review the updated Assets, Stake, and Support sections in the dashboard

***

BASIS remains committed to:

* research-driven execution
* deterministic and transparent system behavior
* mathematically enforced risk controls
* trust-first digital asset infrastructure


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