Burning
Stablecoins
6 references
Destroying token units to reduce supply. Stablecoin redemptions often burn tokens when the issuer returns reserve assets to the redeemer.
Appears in 6 whitepaper sections
$ETH
Ethereum
$USDT
Tether
$USDC
USD Coin
Design Principles
... fungibility across chains. Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) enables native burning and minting across supported chains, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens or...
Technology
...or regulated stablecoin operation. The contract includes privileged minting and burning functions that are restricted to authorized addresses controlled by licensed is...
Token Lifecycle
...mpasses three distinct phases: issuance (minting), circulation, and redemption (burning). This lifecycle is designed to maintain the one-to-one correspondence between ...
Governance
... smart contract infrastructure, implement secure key management for minting and burning operations, and maintain operational systems with the availability and security...
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