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# Mint mzUSD

mzUSD is the base asset of the Mezzanine Protocol. mzUSD is minted by depositing USDC at parity.<br>

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Go to the **Mint** page.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter the USDC amount, or click MAX.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Complete the two-step transaction

a. **Approve**: authorize the protocol to spend your USDC.

b. **Mint**: deposit USDC, confirm the transaction and receive mzUSD.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Requirements

* Minting and redeeming mzUSD requires whitelisting via **KYC/KYB and AML checks**. To begin the process, open a ticket in the [Mezzanine Discord](https://discord.com/invite/j27ARXEfvV) Once whitelisted, minting and redeeming is **permissionless**. Non-whitelisted addresses will not be able to mint or redeem.
* A minimum transaction threshold may apply. Current minimums, if any, are displayed in the app.
* Minting and redeeming is subject to geographic and investor eligibility restrictions. **Users from the United States, United Kingdom, and sanctioned countries are not eligible to mint or redeem mzUSD.**
  {% endhint %}


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