# $GOLD

#### 👑 What is $**GOLD**?

**$GOLD** is the **tradable currency** of Townies, the **ERC-20 token** that represents real on-chain value.\
It is **not generated directly**, but instead created **by converting $cGOLD** through your **Castle**, making it the final product of your entire city's economy.

Everything — from expansion to acceleration — eventually leads back to $**GOLD**.

#### 🏰 How to Get $**GOLD**

| Source          | Castle (by converting $cGOLD)           |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Conversion      | 2600 $cGOLD into 1820 $**GOLD** per day |
| Conversion Rate | 1 cGOLD = 0.7 $GOLD                     |
| Tradable?       | ✅ Yes — Fully ERC-20 compatible         |

Your Castle is your **gateway to the chain**. Optimize your Churches to farm $cGOLD, and let your Castle turn devotion into wealth

#### 🧱 Uses of $**GOLD**

| Purpose                             | Description                                                     |
| ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 🔓 **Unlock Tiles**                 | Final board expansions cost $**GOLD** alongside other resources |
| 🆙 **Upgrade Buildings to Level 3** | Required for max-level buildings like Forges and Churches       |
| 🧾 **Pay All Maintenance**          | Universally accepted for all upkeep costs                       |
| 🔁 **Replace Wood**                 | Can substitute Wood in any construction or repair               |
| ⏩ **Accelerate or Skip Timers**     | Use $**GOLD** to speed up upgrades, conversions, or cooldowns   |

#### 🧬 Properties

| Trait               | Description                                                              |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Tradable**        | Yes: On-chain ERC-20, usable across the ecosystem and trabale on Uniswap |
| **Scarce**          | Limited to what your Castle can convert daily                            |
| **Utility-Rich**    | Vital for expansion, upgrades, and speed boosts                          |
| **Earned via Play** | Represents the player’s progression and efficiency                       |


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