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# Overview

> Launch your branded stablecoin using Paxos Labs’ issuance infrastructure.

# Origin - Branded Stablecoins

Launch your own **branded stablecoin** backed by Paxos Labs infrastructure. Integrate minting, redemption, and reserve management directly into your application using Paxos Labs' issuance infrastructure.

* Mint and redeem
* Supported backing assets
* Card settlement
* Yield distribution

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## Key Components of Stablecoin Integration

When building your branded stablecoin, your integration connects to three core systems:

1. **Minting and Redemption**\
   Handle issuance and redemption of your stablecoin programmatically through Paxos Labs APIs.
2. **Reserve and Custody Management**\
   Ensure all issued tokens are fully backed by high-quality reserves.
3. **Compliance and Controls**\
   Maintain transparency and compliance screening via Paxos Labs' embedded monitoring and reporting systems.

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## Architecture Overview

Building on Paxos Labs' infrastructure provides:

* **Full Reserve Backing** — All tokens are 1:1 backed by trusted reserve assets.
* **Monetization** — Capture the economics on your platform's dollars.
* **Operational Automation** — Integrate issuance, redemption, and reconciliation through a unified API.

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## Technical Integration Outline

A typical branded stablecoin setup includes:

### 1. Initialize SDK and Configure API Keys

Install the Paxos SDK or REST API client and configure credentials for your program.\
Define token parameters (name, symbol, supply model).

### 2. Minting Flow

Enable authorized issuers to mint new tokens through the Paxos API.\
Each mint request triggers a corresponding fiat funding verification event.

### 3. Redemption Flow

Allow users or counterparties to redeem tokens back to fiat.\
The Paxos API automates reserve reconciliation and redemption settlement.

### 4. Reserve Transparency

Use reporting endpoints to fetch reserve composition and reconciliation status.\
Integrate reserve dashboards or disclosures in your frontend.

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## Supported Reserve Assets

| Asset | Issuer |
| ----- | ------ |
| USDG  | Paxos  |
| USDC  | Circle |
| PYUSD | Paxos  |
| USDT  | Tether |