then if there is a crypto project that says they are supported by gold, that's bullshit.
So stable coins backed by fiat are possible and coins/tokens backed by gold are not?!
Well, imho it's not difficult to build up a gold-backed-token business if you get the right contacts with a
reputable gold distribution and storage company.
Many can find gold tokens easier to achieve and hold than physical gold in the same way as some hold stable coins, but this time they can profit against fiat since gold price usually goes up.
Yes, one could say that Bitcoin is a better investment for holding than gold, but that's a matter of taste (because of different levels of volatility).
Of course, reputation is a must. That's why the actual gold has to be handled by reputable, internationally recognized 3rd party.
The fake gold story is based on "gold bars" "manufactured" in the same company as the one asking for the loans (!!) and the company/products were afaik said as OK/reputable by corrupted officials.
All in all, throwing all such projects into bin without an actual thought it's a mistake.