1. Access Architecture
Helios offers structured gold access at every level — from first-time investors to institutional participants. The system is divided into two clear categories, each designed for a different kind of buyer with different needs, ambitions, and engagement depth.
| Category | For Whom | Tiers | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Access | Early believers, builders, families, serious adopters | 5 tiers | $250 – $5,000 |
| Private & Institutional | HNW individuals, family offices, advisors, institutions | 4 tiers | $25,000 – $250,000 |
2. Founding Access Tiers
Gold Starter — $250
The entry point for anyone who wants to own their first position. Ideal for curious first-time gold investors testing the Helios system with a modest commitment.
- Full Helios Club membership + .helios namespace
- Primary smart wallet + vault provisioning
- First gold certificate eligible at launch
- Dashboard access and portfolio tracking
- Ask Helios AI assistant access
- Referral program participation
Gold Builder — $500
For individuals building a small gold portfolio. Includes everything in Gold Starter plus enhanced portfolio tools and accelerated onboarding.
- Everything in Gold Starter
- Accelerated onboarding with priority support
- Portfolio analytics dashboard
- Early secondary market access (post-launch)
- Enhanced referral multiplier
Gold Position — $1,000 (Most Popular)
The anchor tier — the center of gravity for committed investors. Provides meaningful exposure to gold-linked infrastructure with enhanced tools and concierge-level support.
- Everything in Gold Builder
- Concierge onboarding experience
- Priority Gold Desk queue
- Advanced portfolio analytics with allocation recommendations
- Certificate staking eligibility at launch
- Family vault activation included
- Founding badge on .helios namespace
Gold Reserve — $2,500
For serious adopters who want a strategic starting position. Includes multi-vault access and enhanced issuance pathways.
- Everything in Gold Position
- Business vault activation included
- Multi-certificate portfolio strategy tools
- Gold Desk priority scheduling for issuance windows
- Dedicated account representative
- Network depth analytics and visualization
Gold Portfolio — $5,000
The top founding tier — full founding infrastructure with premium concierge service and comprehensive vault architecture.
- Everything in Gold Reserve
- Strategic vault activation included
- Full vault architecture (personal + family + business + strategic)
- Premium concierge with dedicated team access
- Institutional-grade portfolio reporting
- Beta access to new features and tools
- Quarterly portfolio review with Helios team
3. Private & Institutional Tiers
Private Gold Desk — $25,000
Direct Gold Desk access with private allocation windows, dedicated relationship management, and enhanced portfolio infrastructure.
- Everything in Gold Portfolio
- Private Gold Desk allocation windows
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Custom issuance scheduling
- Enhanced trust score progression
- Private communication channel with operations team
Strategic Gold Access — $50,000
Multi-position strategic access for serious allocators. Includes custom certificate structuring and advanced portfolio management.
- Everything in Private Gold Desk
- Multi-position allocation strategy
- Custom certificate structuring and denomination
- Advanced OTC-linked features
- Co-issuance pathway eligibility
- Strategic advisory sessions with Helios leadership
Premier Reserve — $100,000
Full-spectrum gold infrastructure for high-net-worth families and advisory portfolios. Includes custom vault architecture and white-glove concierge.
- Everything in Strategic Gold Access
- Full custom vault architecture design
- White-glove concierge team (dedicated)
- Priority reserve allocation during issuance events
- Custom reporting and compliance documentation
- Named seat on Helios advisory feedback panel
Institutional — $250,000
Enterprise and institutional-grade access with the deepest infrastructure integration, custom API access, and bespoke structuring capabilities.
- Everything in Premier Reserve
- Custom API integration for institutional systems
- Bespoke issuance structuring and denomination
- Multi-entity vault management
- Regulatory coordination support
- Direct channel to Helios C-suite
- Custom SLA for all platform operations
4. Benefit Comparison Matrix
| Benefit | Starter $250 | Builder $500 | Position $1K | Reserve $2.5K | Portfolio $5K | Private $25K | Strategic $50K | Premier $100K | Institutional $250K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Membership | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| .helios Namespace | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Wallet + Vault | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gold Desk Access | Standard | Standard | Priority | Priority+ | Priority+ | Private | Private+ | Reserved | Dedicated |
| Concierge Level | — | — | Basic | Dedicated | Premium | Private | Strategic | White-Glove | Enterprise |
| Family Vault | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business Vault | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strategic Vault | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Assistant | Standard | Standard | Enhanced | Enhanced | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Custom |
| Referral Multiplier | 1x | 1.25x | 1.5x | 2x | 2x | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom |
| Staking Eligible | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Portfolio Analytics | Basic | Enhanced | Advanced | Advanced | Institutional | Institutional | Institutional | Custom | Custom |
| API Access | — | — | — | — | — | — | Read | Read/Write | Full |
| Upgrade Path | → Builder | → Position | → Reserve | → Portfolio | → Private | → Strategic | → Premier | → Institutional | — |
5. Application Process
Founding Access ($250–$5,000)
Founding tiers are self-service. Select your tier, complete payment, and begin onboarding immediately. KYC verification is required before Gold Desk access is activated.
Private & Institutional ($25K–$250K)
High Net Worth tiers require a private application:
- Submit inquiry through the Gold Desk or Premium page
- Helios team initiates consultation within 48 hours
- Enhanced due diligence and compliance review
- Custom onboarding with dedicated relationship manager
- Full infrastructure provisioning upon approval