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Token Lifecycle Management

Learn how to manage token operations including transfers, pausing, freezing, and redemption.

Overview​

Token lifecycle operations:

  • Transfer: Move tokens between addresses
  • Pause: Temporarily halt all transfers
  • Freeze: Freeze specific addresses
  • Burn/Redeem: Remove tokens from circulation
  • Mint: Issue additional tokens (if configured)

ATS Dashboard

Token Transfers​

Manual Transfer​

Execute transfers from issuer account:

  1. Navigate to token dashboard
  2. Select "Transfer Tokens"
  3. Enter recipient address and amount
  4. Approve transaction

Transfer Restrictions​

Transfers are subject to:

  • Compliance rules (KYC, country restrictions)
  • Token pause status
  • Account freeze status
  • Custom transfer rules

Pausing Tokens​

Temporarily halt all token transfers:

  1. Navigate to token settings
  2. Select "Pause Token"
  3. Confirm action
  4. All transfers blocked until unpaused

Use cases:

  • Emergency situations
  • System maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Security incidents

Freezing Accounts​

Freeze specific addresses:

  1. Go to "Holder Management"
  2. Select address to freeze
  3. Click "Freeze Account"
  4. Frozen account cannot send or receive tokens

Use cases:

  • Suspicious activity
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Dispute resolution
  • Lost key recovery

Burning / Redemption​

Remove tokens from circulation:

Full Redemption​

  1. Select "Redeem Tokens"
  2. Enter amount to burn
  3. Tokens permanently removed

Full Redeem at Maturity (Bonds)​

For bond tokens that have reached maturity, you can redeem all tokens for a specific holder at once:

  1. Navigate to your bond token
  2. Select Admin View (green)
  3. Go to Force Redeem section
  4. Enable "Full Redeem at Maturity" checkbox (only available when maturity date has passed)
  5. Select the holder account
  6. Click "Redeem All"
  7. Approve the transaction

This operation redeems all tokens held by the specified account across all partitions.

Partial Redemption​

For bonds or special circumstances:

  1. Specify redemption amount per holder
  2. Execute pro-rata redemption
  3. Remaining tokens stay in circulation

Redeem at Maturity by Partition​

For multi-partition bonds, redeem tokens from a specific partition:

  1. Navigate to your bond token
  2. Select the partition to redeem from
  3. Specify the amount and holder
  4. Execute the redemption

Minting Additional Tokens​

If mintable supply configured:

  1. Navigate to "Mint Tokens"
  2. Enter amount to mint
  3. Specify recipient or add to issuer balance
  4. Approve transaction

⚠️ Note: Many regulatory frameworks restrict additional issuance.

Token Information Updates​

Update token metadata:

  • Company information
  • Contact details
  • Documentation URLs
  • Logo and branding

Cannot change:

  • Token name and symbol
  • Total supply (unless mintable)
  • Contract address

Monitoring and Reports​

View token activity:

  • Transfer history
  • Holder distribution
  • Corporate action history
  • Compliance events

Export reports for:

  • Cap table management
  • Regulatory filings
  • Investor communications
  • Audit purposes

Next Steps​

This guide is under development. More detailed content coming soon.