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# Minting aaaBTC

Minting is the process of "creating" aaaBTC by depositing other Bitcoin-backed assets. Our platform makes this easy, safe, and available across multiple chains.

#### One-Click Minting

You can mint aaaBTC using popular assets like:

* **WBTC** (Wrapped Bitcoin)
* **cbBTC** (Coinbase BTC)
* **BTCB** (Binance BTC)

#### Cross-Chain Minting (Powered by BOB SDK)

Thanks to our integration with the **BOB Gateway SDK**, you can mint aaaBTC even if your source assets are on a different blockchain.

* **Example**: You have WBTC on Ethereum, but you want aaaBTC on Base.
* **Process**: Our system bridges your assets and mints the aaaBTC in a single transaction.
* **Supported Chains**: Ethereum, Base, BSC, BOB, Arbitrum, and World Chain.

#### Security First

* **1:1 Backing**: Every aaaBTC is minted only when the corresponding BTC/WBTC is locked in our minter contracts.
* **Non-Custodial**: You always maintain control of your assets. We never have access to your private keys.
* **Audited SDK**: We use the BOB SDK, a industry standard for Bitcoin-to-EVM bridging.

#### How to Mint

1. Select your **Source Network** and the asset you want to use.
2. Select your **Receive Network** (where you want your aaaBTC).
3. Enter the amount and click **Mint**.
4. Your aaaBTC will arrive in your wallet shortly!


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