> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lerian.studio/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating an Asset

> Register a new Asset in your Ledger to track currencies, tokens, or any unit of value used in Transactions.

If you want to create an Asset, follow these steps:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    From the **Assets** page, click the **New Asset** button.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    The **New Asset** form will open on the right side of the screen.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select the **Type** of Asset.

    * *Crypto*: for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and so on.
    * *Commodity*: for raw materials that can be traded such as gold, natural gas, soybeans, cattle, corn, and so on.
    * *Currency*: for currencies such as Brazilian Real, US Dollars, Euro, and so on.
    * *Others*: for any other type of Asset that you want to add.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Specify the **Asset Name**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Specify a 3-letter code for the Asset.

    * If the Asset is a currency, the [ISO 4217](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_4217#List_of_ISO_4217_currency_codes) standards will be available for selection.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    \[Optional] You can select the Metadata tab of the form to add any value you want to use as metadata.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Once you have filled in the information, click the **Save** button.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    The Asset will appear in the list of available Assets for your Ledger.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Danger>
  You **cannot** create assets with the same type and code. Also, the names of the Assets must be **unique**.
</Danger>