On February 25, Bhutan announced the launch of a blockchain-based digital nomad residence program that directly links tokenized assets with residency rights, attracting attention from the crypto community and high-net-worth individuals. According to the latest plan, applicants only need to purchase approximately $10,000 worth of TER tokens or on-chain tokenized gold assets and pay a $2,800 management fee to obtain residency in Bhutan for up to 36 months. The underlying infrastructure of the project is built on the Solana network.
The core of this visa mechanism is the asset-backed structure. The TER tokens received by applicants represent ownership shares of physical gold stored in a secure vault, making it a gold-backed on-chain asset. The official policy allows for refunds after the visa period ends, creating a “recyclable investment” model that is relatively rare in global digital nomad visa systems. This significantly reduces capital lock-in risk and encourages participation from crypto users.
Technically, Solana was chosen mainly for its high throughput, low transaction fees, and fast settlement capabilities, suitable for handling token issuance, asset custody records, and cross-border identity verification. Unlike traditional crypto assets, gold-backed tokens tend to have lower volatility, which helps improve project stability and reduces applicants’ concerns about market price swings.
Additionally, this program is seen as an important case of blockchain real-world application, extending digital assets from trading and speculation to practical scenarios such as immigration, residency, and global liquidity management. For freelancers, remote workers, and Web3 professionals, this “crypto-friendly residence plan” offers a more flexible solution for cross-border living.
However, market discussions mainly focus on the details of the refund mechanism, such as whether refunds are based on token market value, gold value, or equivalent fiat currency. Transparency in custody, vault audit security, and operational efficiency will directly impact the project’s long-term credibility. If successfully implemented, this model could encourage more countries to explore tokenized asset-based visa systems, accelerating the application of blockchain in government governance and global identity systems.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
Solana Outshines Ethereum, Achieving Over 5 Billion DEX Transactions in the Last 3 Months
Solana has surpassed Ethereum in transaction volume and active addresses over the past three months, achieving over 5 billion DEX transactions. Despite leading in these metrics, Ethereum retains a higher total value locked.
Coinpedia46m ago
A certain CEX received an inflow of 99,900 SOL eight minutes ago, valued at approximately 9.38 million USD.
Gate News, On March 17, according to Arkham data, a certain CEX received a large SOL transfer eight minutes ago, totaling 99,942.23 SOL (total value approximately $9.38 million), from an anonymous address (beginning with 3DuHK2tt...).
GateNews5h ago
Solana Leads Stablecoin Market With Record $650B Monthly Volume
Solana has recorded a sharp surge in stablecoin usage, with transaction volume reaching an all-time high in February 2026. The network processed approximately $650 billion in stablecoin transfers during the month, marking more than double its previous record.
Stablecoins play a crucial role
Coinfomania5h ago
Base58 Labs’ BASIS 2026 Blueprint Forges a New Standard for BTC, ETH, SOL & PAXG
London, UK, March 17th, 2026, Chainwire
New roadmap positions BASIS as an institutional-grade digital asset management platform built for macro volatility, tokenized safe-haven demand, and frictionless Web3 onboarding.
Base58 Labs today unveiled the BASIS 2026 Technical Blueprint &
BlockChainReporter6h ago
Best Altcoins to Invest in 2026? SOL Pushes Higher, and ETH Jumps to $2.2K, Yet Early Buyers Begin Circling The APEMARS’ Top 100X Coin Presale
Smart money is zeroing in on $2,050 and $2,150 today as Ethereum approaches what analysts call a decisive breakout zone. On-chain data shows whale accumulation climbing while trading volume has jumped nearly 14 percent this week, signaling that major players may be positioning before the next b
CaptainAltcoin7h ago
Solana ecosystem LST protocol Sanctum launches Infinity V2, supporting real-time yield distribution at the slot level
Gate News: On March 17, Sanctum, a Solana ecosystem liquid staking token (LST) protocol, announced the launch of Infinity V2. The new version achieves three core upgrades: support for real-time distribution of staking rewards per slot (the smallest time unit on the Solana blockchain), introduction of a yield smoothing mechanism to optimize user experience, and optimization adjustments to the underlying portfolio configuration. The INF token will be the first LST to support slot-level continuous yield distribution.
GateNews8h ago
