minting

Minting refers to the process of creating new digital tokens or cryptocurrencies. In blockchain systems, minting involves generating new units of a digital currency or asset, often through a secure, decentralized process such as mining or staking. It helps to introduce new tokens into circulation, either as rewards for validating transactions or as part of a fixed issuance schedule. Essentially, minting is the way new digital money or tokens are produced and added to the blockchain, supporting the network’s growth and operations.