From Bretton Woods 1944 to Bretton Woods digital AG
Value
Back to Reality
In July 1944, Delegates from 44 Nations meet in the american town of Bretton Woods, in order to found a new, international monetary system. The agreement bound individual currencies to the US Dollar which in turn was backed by gold – all to make our currencies more stable and prevent strong volatility in the markets. In 1971 however, the so-called Gold Standard was abolished. Since then, the majority of currencies and the global monetary system are based on FIAT structures – which is money without any physical backing.
This development lead to several key challenges:
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Inflation & Devaluation
Without a gold standard, central banks are able to print unlimited money – with big consequences for purchasing power.
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Financial Inequality
Unequal access to stable financial markets and products has been rising, especially in volatile economies.
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Reduced Transparency
Without physical backing of value the analysis of stability and economic productivity becomes much harder.
Looking Ahead
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SmartGold
Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Innovation
The Bretton Woods digital AG introduces SmartGold – a tokenized asset that combines the enduring value of gold with the efficiency of blockchain technology.
Key Features
Transparency
Quarterly audits by independent firms (e.g. BDO Liechtenstein) ensure 1:1 gold backing.
Accessibility
SmartGold is accessible via our website and app. A prepaid Mastercard® debit card, issued by Unlimit, is under development to extend real-world usability.
The Bretton Woods digital account and Mastercard® is issued by Unlimit, authorised by the Bank of Cyprus under the electronic money institution license to issue e-money and is a member of the Mastercard® Scheme. Please note that electronic money products are not covered by the Deposit Insurance System of the Republic of Cyprus. We ensure that any funds received by you are held in a segregated account so that should Unlimit become insolvent your funds will be protected against claims made by our creditors.
A model for financial Sustainability
SmartGold offers a alternative financial system which:
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Preserves Value
Gold has historically held its worth, acting as a hedge against currency volatility.
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Enhances Trust
Blockchain ensures auditable, tamper-proof transparency.
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Promotes Inclusivity
By reducing entry barriers and enabling direct ownership, SmartGold supports global financial access.
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Bretton Woods digital AG aligns its strategy with major international reporting and impact frameworks
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
We directly contribute to:
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SDG 8.10
Strengthen financial inclusion
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SDG 9.3
Increase access of small-scale industry and enterprises to financial services
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SDG 10.B
Encourage ODA and financial flows to vulnerable nations
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SDG 16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions
UN Global Compact (UNGC)
We adhere to the Ten Principles, particularly in:
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Principles 1 & 2
Human rights and non-discrimination
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Principles 7, 8 & 9
Environmental precaution in asset management and gold sourcing
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Principle 10
Anti-corruption
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Our ESG-related disclosures are designed to meet standards in
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GRI 201
Economic Performance
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GRI 203
Indirect Economic Impacts
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GRI 207
Taxes
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GRI 418
Data Protection
