Category

Stablecoin Balance Sheets

These words describe how a stablecoin stays credible through reserves, issuance, and redemption.

How to recognize this theme

Terms for backing, audits, and the peg.

In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.

Educational context

These entries are vocabulary notes for learning. They are not project endorsements, token recommendations, exchange rankings, or trading signals.

Reserve Composition

Reserve composition is the mix of assets held to support a stablecoin or similar liability.

Attestation Report

An attestation report summarizes what reserve assets were held at a point in time.

Mint and Burn

Mint and burn is the issuance and destruction cycle used when tokens are created or redeemed.

Depeg Risk

Depeg risk is the chance that a stablecoin moves away from its intended reference value.