Stablecoin Balance Sheets

These terms describe reserve support, verification, cash-out mechanics, and the target price relationship.

How to recognize this theme

Terms you see when a token says it stays near a reference value.

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 Backing

Reserve backing refers to the assets held to support a stablecoin's target value.

Attestation

An attestation is a report or statement that helps verify reserves or other claims.

Redemption

Redemption is the process of swapping a token back for the asset or value it tracks.

Peg

A peg is a target price relationship that a stable asset tries to maintain.

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.