Documentation Index Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.canton.network/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
The Canton Network ecosystem encompasses the organizations, applications, and infrastructure that make up the network. This page provides an overview of the ecosystem landscape.
Ecosystem Overview Governance Global Synchronizer Foundation (GSF) The GSF is an independent, non-profit body under the Linux Foundation that governs the Global Synchronizer.
Responsibility Description Network policies Set parameters and rules Upgrade coordination Manage network upgrades SV oversight Oversee Super Validator participation Ecosystem development Foster network growth
Learn more: canton.foundation Infrastructure Participants Super Validators Super Validators operate the Global Synchronizer infrastructure and participate in governance.
Role Function Sequencer operation Order transactions Mediator operation Aggregate confirmations Governance Vote on network parameters Sponsorship Onboard new validators
The current Super Validator set includes major financial institutions and technology providers.
Validators Validators host parties and run participant nodes connected to the Global Synchronizer.
Type Description Enterprise validators Run by organizations for their own parties Service providers Offer validator services to others Application operators Run validators for specific applications
Applications Splice Applications Splice is the open-source project providing reference applications for Canton Network.Application Purpose Canton Coin Native token implementation Wallet User wallet for CC management Scan Network explorer Validator App Validator node management
Application Categories Category Examples Financial services Trading, settlement, custody Asset tokenization Securities, real estate, commodities Supply chain Trade finance, logistics Identity Digital identity, KYC
Developer Ecosystem Tool Purpose Daml SDK Core development toolkit Daml Smart contract language Wallet SDK Wallet integration PQS Query optimization
Development Resources Resource Description QuickStart Example application and LocalNet Documentation This site and related docs Community Slack, forums, events
Network Statistics Canton Network continues to grow across all metrics.
Network Activity For current network statistics, visit:
Getting Involved As a Validator
Review infrastructure requirements
Contact a Super Validator for sponsorship
Complete the onboarding process
Begin operations
As a Developer
Start with the QuickStart
Learn Daml
Build and deploy your application
Join the developer community
As an Institution
Evaluate Canton for your use case
Contact the Canton Foundation
Explore partnership opportunities
Ecosystem Resources Official Channels Channel Purpose canton.network Main website canton.foundation Canton Foundation and validator info Slack Community discussion GitHub Splice source code
Events The Canton Network community holds regular events:
Developer workshops
Validator operations calls
Governance discussions
Check canton.network for upcoming events.
Next Steps
Integration Patterns Learn common integration approaches.
Start Building Begin developing on Canton Network.
