Canton Network
A blockchain network built for financial applications, with controls over who can access application data.
Get started with Canton
Discover the network, find useful accounts, explore wallets and apps, and access the resources you need through CantonNews.
Understand the basics of Canton Network
Three terms you will meet in almost every piece of Canton coverage, each explained in one line.
Canton Coin
CC is the utility token of the Global Synchronizer, supporting network usage and incentives.
Canton apps
Projects offer different services, with their own supported wallets and access requirements.
Useful places to start with Canton
Six CantonNews guides covering the practical first steps: choosing a wallet, buying CC, finding access codes, staying safe, learning the fundamentals and asking questions.
Choose a walletCompare wallets for managing assets and using Canton apps.Buy CCExplore exchanges and buying options.Find access codesCheck access offers and project campaigns.Stay safeUnderstand recovery, phishing and transaction approvals.Learn about CantonExplore explanations covering the basics and beyond.Ask a questionFind answers through CantonNews AI.
Follow the Canton conversation
The X accounts and community channels to follow for network updates, independent reporting, community discussions and perspectives from people in the ecosystem.
Explore Canton Network projects and apps
Every featured project on CantonNews, grouped by what it does. Browse by category or search, then open a project’s CantonNews profile to learn more.
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Wallets8
5N Loop Wallet
LiveA browser-based self-custodial wallet for the Canton ecosystem.
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C8 Wallet
LiveA self-custody Canton wallet for users, teams, and treasury operations.
View C8 Wallet project profile
Cauri Wallet
LiveA Canton-native wallet for secure, intuitive self-custody.
View Cauri Wallet project profile
CC Bot Wallet
WaitlistThe first passkey wallet experience on Telegram for Canton Network.
View CC Bot Wallet project profile
Console Wallet
LiveSelf-custodial Canton wallet with clear signing and built-in risk checks.
View Console Wallet project profile
Cypherock
LiveNext-generation hardware wallet with full native support for Canton Network.
View Cypherock project profile
Vala Wallet
LiveA strictly non-custodial web wallet and gateway to Canton apps.
View Vala Wallet project profile
Walley
LiveYour gateway to the Canton blockchain ecosystem.
View Walley project profilePayments and money apps4
HandlPay
LivePrivate, multi-chain payment handles for the Canton Network.
View HandlPay project profile
Lattice Finance
WaitlistA privacy-first neobank experience built on Canton.
View Lattice Finance project profile
Roots
LiveProgrammable payment infrastructure for global money movement and on-chain settlement.
View Roots project profile
Send
LivePrivate stablecoin payments, swaps, and liquidity for everyday users on Canton.
View Send project profileSwaps and spot exchanges8
AskarDex
LiveDecentralized exchange and non-custodial wallet for Canton Network.
View AskarDex project profile
Cantex
LiveSelf-custodial, institutional-grade on-chain trading built natively on Canton.
View Cantex project profile
Helvet Swap
DevnetInstitutional-grade AMM DEX built natively on Canton with Swiss precision.
View Helvet Swap project profile
Kairo
BetaA Canton DEX for unified, atomic cross-token trading.
View Kairo project profile
OneSwap
LiveThe permissionless DEX making Canton trading simple, fast, and truly open to everyone.
View OneSwap project profile
Swap Monster
LivePrivate peer-to-peer, RFQ trading on Canton
View Swap Monster project profile
Temple Digital Group
LiveThe premier native trading experience on the Canton Network.
View Temple Digital Group project profile
Trade.Fast
BetaA private, compliant AMM for Canton-native assets.
View Trade.Fast project profileLending, borrowing and yield6
ACME Markets
Private BetaInstitutional-grade overcollateralized lending on the Canton Network.
View ACME Markets project profile
AllDeFi
LiveA Canton yield layer built around expert vaults and tokenized strategy shares.
View AllDeFi project profile
Alpend
Live / Gated AccessA privacy-native money market on the Canton Network.
View Alpend project profileCashen
Request AccessCredit flows on Canton.
View Cashen project profile
Helios Finance
Live / WaitlistBorrow USDCx against CC and spend through a Canton Coin-backed credit card.
View Helios Finance project profile
Rhein Finance
LivePrivacy-preserving lending and borrowing on Canton.
View Rhein Finance project profileDerivatives and prediction markets7
Canborsa
LiveRWA and crypto perpetual trading with Canton Network support.
View Canborsa project profile
Ekiden
Mainnet LiveInstitutional-grade derivatives with on-chain settlement. Built on Canton.
View Ekiden project profile
IRSForge
DemoPrivacy-first on-chain Interest Rate Swaps on Canton Network.
View IRSForge project profile
mperps
LiveCanton perpetual trading with Aster live; Hyperliquid and Lighter coming soon.
View mperps project profile
Rho Labs
LiveInstitutional on-chain rates markets for crypto-native funding and yield exposure.
View Rho Labs project profile
Rocky
Live / Access-GatedCanton spot and perpetual trading with private settlement and ROCKY rewards.
View Rocky project profile
Unhedged
LivePrivate prediction markets on Canton for sports, crypto, esports, and world events.
View Unhedged project profileReal-world assets and tokenization4
Edel Finance
MainnetA global lending network for tokenized stocks.
View Edel Finance project profile
Fractit
LiveOn-chain real estate index markets for regulated investors.
View Fractit project profile
Hecto
MainnetPre-IPO predictions, planned tokenized exposure and quote-based private-market access.
View Hecto project profile
T-RIZE
LiveInstitutional tokenization infrastructure for real-world assets on Canton.
View T-RIZE project profileNFTs and marketplaces3
Arkena
BuildingThe Digital Ark for NFTs & DeFi on Canton Network. Marketplace, swap, wallet. Private and self-custodial.
View Arkena project profile
Jubilee Markets
WaitlistNFTs. Traded in private.
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PrivKet
DevnetPrivacy-first NFT marketplace and launch infrastructure on Canton Network.
View PrivKet project profileCommunity and governance2
Agora Survey Vote
LiveAnonymous surveys, posts, and votes verified by cryptography.
View Agora Survey Vote project profile
The Hub
Live / Access-GatedThe first SocialFi project on Canton Network.
View The Hub project profileBridges and cross-chain access4
Cancore
MainnetTrust-minimized atomic settlement between Canton and public chains.
View Cancore project profile
EA Finance
LiveBridging Canton Coin to EVM ecosystems through audited, live infrastructure.
View EA Finance project profile
Interstice Digital
Coming Soon / WaitlistCross-chain swap infrastructure for Canton, with a demo and launch waitlist.
View Interstice Digital project profile
Nuxaris
MainnetPrivate, native cross-chain bridging between Canton, EVM, and Solana.
View Nuxaris project profileAnalytics and data3
CCTools
LivePortfolio, ecosystem, governance, rewards, and live Canton analytics in one place.
View CCTools project profile
Noves Data App
Open SourceSelf-hosted, permission-aware data infrastructure for Canton.
View Noves Data App project profile
Sync Insights
LiveInstitutional-grade Canton analytics. Custom dashboards. Proactive alerts. 24/7.
View Sync Insights project profileStablecoin infrastructure2
Brale
LiveRegulated stablecoin issuance infrastructure for Canton and emerging ecosystems.
View Brale project profile
HIFI
LiveStablecoin infrastructure for global fiat and on-chain money movement.
View HIFI project profileDeveloper tools and builder hubs4
AppsFactory
LiveA Canton gateway for developers, ambassadors, and new builders.
View AppsFactory project profile
ChainSafe Daml AutoPilot
LiveAI-assisted Daml development, testing and CI tools by ChainSafe.
View ChainSafe Daml AutoPilot project profile
ChainSafe ERC-20/CIP-56 Middleware
LiveERC-20-to-CIP-56 translation layer for Canton.
View ChainSafe ERC-20/CIP-56 Middleware project profile
PartyLayer
LiveOne SDK for every Canton wallet.
View PartyLayer project profileNetwork and application infrastructure5
BitSafe
LiveDecentralized infrastructure for limitless finance
View BitSafe project profile
CatalyX
LiveEnterprise-ready blockchain operations for Canton and beyond.
View CatalyX project profile
Rapid Chain
BetaAI-powered EVM execution layer bringing Web3 agility to Canton institutional infrastructure.
View Rapid Chain project profile
Silvana
LiveAgentic DeFi infrastructure with private execution and atomic settlement on Canton.
View Silvana project profile
Zenith
Early Access — Mainnet Q4 2026EVM execution for Canton, with mainnet planned for Q4 2026 and SVM coming soon.
View Zenith project profileMore from CantonNews
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Common questions about getting started with Canton
Canton Network is the blockchain itself: a public network built for financial applications, where each application controls who can see its data. Canton Coin, or CC, is the network’s utility token — it pays for Global Synchronizer usage and other network fees, and it is minted as a reward for the applications and infrastructure that add utility to the network.
Start with the CantonNews Learning Hub, which explains Canton in dozens of questions and answers across four levels, from what Canton Network is to how the Global Synchronizer and the CIP-56 token standard work. The Canton Explained glossary defines the terms you will meet along the way, and CantonNews AI answers specific questions using CantonNews coverage and live network data.
No. You can learn about Canton, follow the community and research projects without buying anything or connecting a wallet. Whether you need funds later depends on the app or activity you choose; when you do need CC, the CantonNews Buy CC guide compares the exchanges that list it.
Reading about Canton, following the community and browsing projects costs nothing. Using an app depends on that app: some are free to try, others need funds, a particular wallet or an access code, and network fees on Canton are paid in Canton Coin. Check each project’s own profile and terms before you start.
There is no single right wallet: compare them by your device, recovery preferences, supported assets and the apps you want to use. The CantonNews Wallets page lists the active Canton wallets — self-custody, passkey, payment and treasury tools — with what each one is best for. Confirm the wallet works with the app you want to use, then follow that wallet provider’s own instructions.
Canton apps span wallets, payments, swaps and spot exchanges, lending and yield, derivatives and prediction markets, real-world asset tokenization, NFTs, bridges, analytics, stablecoin infrastructure and developer tools. Each project sets its own supported wallets and access requirements, so browse the directory on this page and open a project’s CantonNews profile to see what it offers and how to get in.
Some projects limit or introduce access in stages, so an app may ask for an access code before you can use it. Check the project’s own current requirements first, then Canton Access on CantonNews, which lists active campaigns, partner project access and claimable access codes with instructions.
Use CantonNews AI to find relevant information from CantonNews coverage, or open the project’s own profile for its support options. The Canton Telegram and Discord communities and the accounts listed on this page are another place to ask general questions.
CantonNews is an independent news and research resource. A project listed here has a maintained profile on CantonNews — that is not an endorsement, audit or guarantee that a product is available to everyone. Check each project’s own profile and terms.