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Minting and burning are the core operations for creating your stablecoin and removing it from circulation. Bridge’s API simplifies these complex operations into simple calls. When users deposit funds, Bridge mints new tokens. When users redeem, Bridge burns tokens and releases funds. As issuer, Bridge handles all minting and burning for you, so you don’t have to worry about it. Below is an explanation of how it works under the hood..

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How Minting Works

When a user deposits fiat or crypto, Bridge automatically:
  1. Detects the incoming deposit
  2. Allocates funds to your stablecoin’s reserve accounts
  3. Mints equivalent tokens on-chain 
  4. Delivers tokens to the user’s specified wallet address
Every token is backed at least 1:1 by equivalent fiat value in reserves.

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How Burning Works

When a user redeems their stablecoins, Bridge automatically:
  1. Detects the incoming stablecoins on-chain
  2. Burns the tokens, removing them from circulation
  3. Releases equivalent fiat value from reserve accounts
  4. Sends fiat to the user’s bank account or crypto to their specified address

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