Mint
Minting is the process of creating new units of a token under the rules of a protocol or issuer.
Category
Stablecoin Plumbing
These terms cover creation, backing, redemption, and the target value itself.
How to recognize this theme
Terms that explain how a dollar-linked token is issued and kept near its 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
A reserve is the asset pool held to support a token, liability, or redemption claim.
Redemption
Redemption is the process of exchanging a token or claim for the underlying value it represents.
Peg
A peg is the target value a stable asset tries to track, often one U.S. dollar.
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.