> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.theblockchainlibrary.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Redemption

> The process of exchanging a token for its underlying asset, collateral, or reference value under issuer or protocol rules.

# Redemption

The process of exchanging a token for its underlying asset, collateral, or reference value under issuer or protocol rules.

## Definition

The process of exchanging a token for its underlying asset, collateral, or reference value under issuer or protocol rules.

## Why it matters

Stablecoin concepts explain mechanisms designed to maintain relatively stable value and liquidity.

## Related knowledge

* [Blockchain](/categories/blockchain) — term
* [Cryptography](/categories/cryptography) — term
* [Web3](/categories/web3) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:redemption`