# Destroy an MPT issuance

Permanently retire an MPT from the XRP Ledger.

## How destruction works

The `MPTokenIssuanceDestroy` transaction permanently removes an MPT issuance from the ledger. Once destroyed, the MPT cannot be recreated, and its issuance ID is retired.

You can only destroy an MPT when the total supply is zero. All tokens must be burned before destruction.

## Prerequisites

- You are the issuer of the MPT
- The total supply is zero (all tokens have been burned)
- No holders have remaining token balances


## Destroy an MPT issuance in the UI

To destroy an MPT:

1. Go to **Accounts** and open the issuer account.
2. Click **Create order** and select **Ledger-specific operations**.
3. In **Ledger**, select the XRP Ledger network.
4. In **Operation**, select **Destroy token**.
5. Select the token:
  - **Listed asset** — Select the token from the list.
  - **Unlisted asset** — Enter the token's issuance ID.
The form shows two warnings: the action can't be reversed and the issuance ID can't be reused, and the token can only be destroyed when no other account holds it and the outstanding supply is zero.

6. Select a **Fee Strategy**, then click **Submit for approval** and [sign the operation with the app](/pt-br/products/custody/identity-and-access/authentication/ui-authentication#sign-ui-operations). The signing window shows the operation as **MPT Issuance Destroy** with the issuance ID.



Holders with a zero balance don't block destruction. You don't need to revoke their authorization or ask them to opt out first.

## Destroy an MPT issuance with the API

To destroy an MPT, submit an `MPTokenIssuanceDestroy` transaction:

```json
{
  "payload": {
    "id": "{{intent_id}}",
    "accountId": "{{issuer_account_id}}",
    "parameters": {
      "type": "XRPL",
      "feeStrategy": {
        "priority": "Medium",
        "type": "Priority"
      },
      "operation": {
        "type": "MPTokenIssuanceDestroy",
        "tokenIdentifier": {
          "issuanceId": "000004C463C52827307480341125DA0577AFFC21D4B2D083",
          "type": "MPTokenIssuanceId"
        }
      }
    },
    "customProperties": {},
    "type": "v0_CreateTransactionOrder"
  }
}
```

## Parameters

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `tokenIdentifier.issuanceId` | string | Yes | The 192-bit MPT issuance ID to destroy. |
| `tokenIdentifier.type` | string | Yes | Must be `MPTokenIssuanceId`. |


## Response

A successful request returns the transaction order with status `Pending`. After confirmation:

- The MPT issuance is permanently removed from the ledger.
- The issuer's owner reserve is freed.
- The issuance ID can never be reused.


## Preparation workflow

Before destroying an MPT, ensure all tokens are burned:

1. **Check supply** — Query the MPT issuance to verify total supply.
2. **Clawback remaining tokens** — Use [clawback](/pt-br/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/issuer/clawback) to recover tokens from holders.
3. **Burn tokens** — Ensure any tokens returned to issuer are burned.
4. **Destroy issuance** — Submit the destroy transaction.


```mermaid
flowchart LR
    A[Check supply] --> B{Supply = 0?}
    B -->|No| C[Clawback tokens]
    C --> A
    B -->|Yes| D[Destroy issuance]
```

## Related topics

- [Multi-purpose tokens](/pt-br/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts#supported-operations) — Overview of MPT operations.
- [Burn tokens](/pt-br/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/issuer/burn) — Reduce token supply.
- [Clawback](/pt-br/products/custody/accounts-and-assets/tokenization/xrpl-mpts/issuer/clawback) — Recover tokens from holders.
- MPTokenIssuanceDestroy — XRPL transaction reference.