How Does the Collateralization Ratio Relate to the Mint and Burn Process in Asset-Backed Stablecoins? ⎊ Path

How Does the Collateralization Ratio Relate to the Mint and Burn Process in Asset-Backed Stablecoins?

The collateralization ratio is the value of the collateral divided by the value of the stablecoins in circulation. For minting to occur, the ratio must typically be 1:1 or higher (over-collateralized).

Burning is triggered when stablecoins are redeemed, which reduces the circulating supply and maintains the ratio. A ratio below 1:1 signals under-collateralization and potential instability.

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Mint and Burn

Function ⎊ Mint and burn describes the core cryptographic function used in asset wrapping and bridging protocols to manage the total supply of a tokenized asset across multiple chains.

Collateralization Ratio

Margin ⎊ The collateralization ratio, within cryptocurrency and derivatives, represents the proportion of collateral deposited relative to the value of the underlying asset or open position; it functions as a critical risk management parameter, directly influencing systemic stability and counterparty exposure.