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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

Canton Foundation (CF)

The CF is an independent, non-profit body under the Linux Foundation that governs the Global Synchronizer. Learn more: canton.foundation

Infrastructure Participants

Super Validators

Super Validators operate the Global Synchronizer infrastructure and participate in governance. 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.

Applications

Splice Applications

Splice is the open-source project providing reference applications for Canton Network.

Application Categories

Developer Ecosystem

Tools and SDKs

Development Resources

Network Statistics

Canton Network continues to grow across all metrics.

Network Activity

For current network statistics, visit:

Getting Involved

As a Validator

  1. Review infrastructure requirements
  2. Contact a Super Validator for sponsorship
  3. Complete the onboarding process
  4. Begin operations

As a Developer

  1. Start with the QuickStart
  2. Learn Daml
  3. Build and deploy your application
  4. Join the developer community

As an Institution

  1. Evaluate Canton for your use case
  2. Contact the Canton Foundation
  3. Explore partnership opportunities

Ecosystem Resources

Official Channels

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.