Sellers share the details.
Submit the material type, approximate quantity, location and sourcing documents through WhatsApp, then complete the required seller checks.
Precious metals. Clear value.
Marketplace for
gold & precious metals.
Karat is building a marketplace that connects sellers of gold and precious metals with verified buyers. Qualified partners test the material. Offers and fees are set out clearly. Every step is tracked through WhatsApp. Africa first, with connections to global markets as the ambition.
In development. Starting with gold, subject to local trading rules and partner approvals.
VALUE, MADE VISIBLE.
OUR VISIONKnow the metal.
Understand the value.
Understand the value.
GOLD · SILVER · PLATINUM
Physical testing by qualified partnersOffers, fees and terms explainedProgress tracked through WhatsApp
01 / The marketplace
Gold first.
Built for more.
Gold and precious metals are the core of Karat. Industrial and battery materials are planned as the marketplace grows.
Precious metals
Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium and Osmium.
Our primary focus, starting with gold.
Industrial & battery materials
Copper, Lithium and other future supported materials.
Planned expansion, subject to form, testing and approved partners.
Supported materials, forms and countries will depend on partner approvals and local trading rules.
02 / The proposed process
From first message
to final settlement.
Simple on your phone. Physical handling by qualified partners.
Buyers set their requirements.
Verified buyers specify the material, form, quantity, grade and location they are looking for.
Partners verify the material.
Qualified partners check eligibility, then weigh and test for purity or grade. Results inform the final offer.
Everyone reviews the terms.
Offers, fees and transaction terms are set out in one breakdown. Nothing proceeds until participants approve.
Sale and settlement, tracked.
Approved partners coordinate the sale and settlement. Progress updates arrive through WhatsApp at each milestone.
This describes the intended service. Processes will vary by country and material. A test result alone does not establish ownership or permission to export.
03 / Sellers and buyers
Less guesswork.
On both sides.
Trading something valuable should come with answers. Karat is designed to make the important details visible to everyone in the transaction.
Your questions, answeredFor sellers
Know what your offer means.
Weight, purity or grade, price and deductions in one clear breakdown—before you agree to anything.
Know who handles your material.
Documented handovers to qualified partners, with an agreed process for custody and settlement.
For buyers
Source with clearer information.
Partner test results and sourcing documents to review before you commit.
Buy to your requirements.
Set the material, form, quantity and grade you need. Offers follow the trading rules of each market.
For everyone
Guidance when you need it.
An AI assistant helps you understand requirements, quotes and transaction updates. Physical authentication is always performed by qualified testing partners.
Pilot in development
A focused beginning.
A global ambition.
We’re shaping an initial gold pilot in Zimbabwe, subject to confirming the permitted trading structure and partner participation.
Africa first. Connections to global markets where trading rules, approvals and partnerships allow.
- 01One initial market, starting with gold
- 02Testing and transactions through approved partners
- 03Clear offers, fees and documented progress
- 04More precious metals, then industrial and battery materials, as partnerships develop
Pilot participation details will be announced once operating arrangements are confirmed.
Before you begin
A few clear answers.
Can I buy or sell on Karat today?
Not yet. Karat is in development. Trading and pilot registration are not currently open.
Which materials will Karat support?
Gold first. Other precious metals—silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium—are planned. Industrial and battery materials such as copper and lithium are a longer-term expansion. Support for each depends on its form, testing requirements and approved partners.
How will material be authenticated?
Qualified testing partners physically check weight and purity or grade. The method depends on the material and its form. Photos and AI cannot establish purity. Sourcing and ownership checks are separate from testing.
What does the AI assistant do?
It helps you understand requirements, documents, quotes and transaction updates. It does not authenticate material or approve transactions.
Who will be able to buy?
Verified buyers who pass the required checks and are permitted to buy under the trading rules of the relevant market. Some markets restrict who may buy and how a sale settles. Karat will operate within those rules.
Will I receive dollars, local currency or stablecoins?
Local-currency payouts, USD receiving details and stablecoin settlement are potential features that would depend on financial partners, the transaction structure and each country’s rules. None is currently offered.
Can material be sold directly to overseas buyers?
Not necessarily. Many countries regulate how gold and other materials are sold and exported. In Zimbabwe, the proposed pilot must follow the approved local gold-trading and export framework. Connections to global markets will only be offered where the rules allow.
What fees will Karat charge?
The fee model is still being developed. Our goal is to disclose Karat’s fee and any testing, logistics and settlement costs before a transaction is approved.