How to create an asset
How to create a new asset on Calypso Pay, enabling you to manage and transact with your preferred cryptocurrency effortlessly.
Basic terms
Assets
This is the total of all balances of cryptocurrencies that a merchant possesses.
Asset
This is the cryptocurrency that you operate with (accept, exchange, make payouts).
How to create an Asset
Go to assets
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Click the "Add new asset" button to create the desired asset (the specific cryptocurrency you want to work with).
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6374a14b397f17708fb38728/6579895a7469b7ef9719a893_Add%20new%20asset.webp)
Choose the asset and the network (blockchain) on which it operates.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6374a14b397f17708fb38728/657989949ca81cd6877b36e3_Asset%20select%20currency.webp)
Now, the created asset is displayed on the assets page.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6374a14b397f17708fb38728/657989a1e89ccb97c8702dac_Available%20assets.webp)