Category

Stablecoin Plumbing

These terms describe issuance, redemption, and the mechanisms that support a stablecoin peg.

How to recognize this theme

Terms tied to how dollar-linked tokens are issued and kept redeemable.

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.

Mint

Minting is the process of creating new tokens, typically when new collateral or cash enters a system.

Burn

Burning removes tokens from circulation, often when users redeem a stablecoin for collateral or cash.

Collateral

Collateral is an asset pledged to back a loan, position, or stablecoin issuance, reducing counterparty risk.

Redemption Window

A redemption window is the time and conditions under which a token can be exchanged for its backing asset.