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← why tokenisation matters | token lifecycle (explanation)
Token Lifecycle Stages & API Mapping
The table below matches ABC-Labs' API endpoints with the different lifecycle stages of a token.
| Stage | Real-World Equivalent | API Endpoint | What it Does | How-to Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | Asset issuance / contract creation | POST /api/tokens/mint |
Creates token and assigns to a wallet | How to Mint a Token |
| Transfer | Trade execution & settlement | POST /api/tokens/transfer |
Moves token from one wallet to another | How to Transfer Tokens |
| Burn | Redemption, maturity, cancellation | POST /api/tokens/burn |
Destroys the token, representing position closure | How to Burn Tokens |
| Balance Check | Reconciliation / audit / compliance | GET /api/tokens/balance?asset_id=...&wallet_address=... |
Retrieves balance of a wallet for a given asset | How to Check a Token Balance |
What comes next?
Related Reading
- Post-Trade Automation: Learn about post-trade automation and how it compares with traditional post-trade workflows.
- How-To Guides: Step-by-step examples with code snippets for each major token operation.
- API Reference Guide: Detailed overview of endpoints, request payloads, and response formats.
- Glossary of Key Concepts: Definitions and explanations of common terminology used throughout the docs.