Minting

Transactions

...end the coin. A common solution is to introduce a trusted central authority, or mint, that checks every transaction for double spending. After each transaction, the...

Process of Tethering

...s days for international wire transfers. The third step is token creation, or "minting." Once the fiat deposit is confirmed, Tether Limited broadcasts a "Grant Tokens...

Abstract

...gement practices that maintain full collateralization, the token lifecycle from minting through circulation to redemption, and the governance mechanisms that coordinat...

Introduction

...echnical foundation, combined with Circle's API infrastructure for programmatic minting and redemption, positions USDC as programmable money that serves both human use...

Design Principles

... across chains. Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) enables native burning and minting across supported chains, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens or third-party...

Technology

...s required for regulated stablecoin operation. The contract includes privileged minting and burning functions that are restricted to authorized addresses controlled by...

Compliance Framework

...ncial system -- specifically, at issuance and redemption. Customers who wish to mint USDC by depositing dollars, or to redeem USDC for dollar withdrawals, must esta...

Token Lifecycle

The USDC token lifecycle encompasses three distinct phases: issuance (minting), circulation, and redemption (burning). This lifecycle is designed to maintain...

Governance

...ith the USDC smart contract infrastructure, implement secure key management for minting and burning operations, and maintain operational systems with the availability ...