What to do with Bitcoin on Canton?
OTC Derivatives Trading
Execute private OTC derivatives with 2-4 hour margin cycles for options and structured products
Collateralized Lending
Deploy in lending protocols to secure loans, maintaining privacy while accessing liquidity
Tokenized Asset Escrow
Lock CBTC for tokenized asset escrow, ensuring secure settlement high-value transactions
Margin & Settlement
Access rapid margin flows and settlement infrastructure for institutional-grade Bitcoin operations
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Choose Your Access Level
Hold and transfer CBTC tokens
Mint and burn CBTC tokens
Complete Verification
Streamlined KYC process designed for institutional requirements
Typical completion time: 24-48 hours
Start Using CBTC
Deposit Bitcoin, mint CBTC, Earn App-Rewards
Experience Privacy-Enabled Bitcoin on Canton Network
Join leading institutions using CBTC for secure, private Bitcoin operations.
Priority Access
Fast-track verification and onboarding
Dedicated Support
Priority technical support and integration assistance
Limited Time
Early adopter benefits available for first set of institutional partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBTC?
CBTC is a wrapped Bitcoin (1:1 backed) on the Canton network, designed for institutional use cases. It's built by BitSafe (makers of iBTC) and will support liquidity provision, and integration with derivatives marketplaces (e.g., the Canton-QCP collaboration). It's privacy-enabled and secure, using Schnorr/FROST and Taproot-based signatures along with a decentralized network of Attestors for the bridge.
What is the CBTC Holder License/Credential?
This is a license that allows you to hold and transfer CBTC on the Canton network. Holding the credential itself earns you CantonCoin rewards through Canton's incentive program for connecting to Featured Apps (like CBTC). No immediate BTC deposit or app building is required—it's net-positive just for holding and paying the fee.
Who is this for? Do I need to be a financial services provider or have BTC balances?
It's open to any company on Canton, including infrastructure providers, node operators, oracles. You don't need BTC balances upfront or to provide financial services. Infrastructure businesses like Kaleido or LaunchNodes have signed up as early adopters to take advantage of the ecosystem benefits.
What are the future use cases beyond rewards?
In addition to earning CantonCoins, the credentials position you for future CBTC utility, such as BTC on-chain holding for clients, trading, liquidity provision, and integration with apps like derivatives marketplaces. Canton's tokenomics are shifting towards utility-based rewards (e.g., for holding/transferring CBTC), so early holders may see amplified benefits.
How do I earn rewards with the CBTC Holder Credentials?
Rewards come from the Canton ecosystem incentives for holding a paid credential from a Featured App (CBTC). You earn CantonCoins simply by accepting and holding the credential—no product work or app building needed. Rewards are shared equally among credential holders and scale with adoption. The rewards may drop as more credentials are issued (due to issuance volume and issuer-specific diminishing returns).