> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://coindeck-ai.gitbook.io/coindeck.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://coindeck-ai.gitbook.io/coindeck.ai/custom-minting-and-burning-logic.md).

# Custom Minting and Burning Logic

**Overview**

The CoinDeck token contract incorporates advanced minting and burning mechanisms that directly impact governance. Burning tokens automatically updates voting power, preserving the integrity of the governance process.

**Key Highlights**

* Minting Flexibility: The contract can accommodate special minting scenarios (e.g., reward pools), always adhering to the capped supply of 100 billion tokens.
* Burning Impact: When DECK tokens are burned, the governance system dynamically reduces voting power, maintaining proportional representation.
* Automation: Both processes are seamlessly integrated into the contract, minimizing manual oversight.

**Benefits**

* Empowers the community to manage token supply through burning mechanisms.
* Supports governance integrity by automatically recalibrating metrics during supply changes.
* Provides transparency through immutable on-chain records of minting and burning activities.

**Future Enhancements**

* Introducing programmable burning events, such as scheduled token burns for deflationary purposes.
* Allowing users to track governance adjustments post-burning via a detailed dashboard.