Why Canton for Trading Firms?
Canton Network offers a unique architecture for institutional-grade DeFi:
- Atomic settlement — trades settle on-chain with finality, eliminating counterparty risk
- Privacy by design — transaction data is shared only with relevant parties
- Interoperable liquidity — assets like CBTC move seamlessly across Canton applications
- Low, predictable fees — transaction costs denominated in Canton Coin (CC) are significantly lower than legacy DeFi networks
Available Trading Venues
| Platform |
Type |
Provider |
Available Pairs |
Swap / Trade Fee |
Website |
| Bron DEX |
DEX |
Bron |
BTC-CBTC, CC-CBTC |
0.3U |
bron.org |
| Temple |
CLOB |
Temple |
CC-CBTC, USDCX-CBTC |
0.2CC–6CC floating gas |
— |
| Cantex |
DEX |
Caviarnine |
CC-USDCx |
0.15CC + slippage |
cantex.io |
| TradeFast |
DEX |
Openvector |
BTC-CBTC, USDCX-CBTC |
0.3% + slippage |
trade.fast |
| TradeCraft |
AMM |
Obsidian |
CC-CBTC |
— |
tradecraft.fi |
| Kairo |
DEX |
Angelhack |
CBTC |
— |
kairo.ag |
| Trngle |
RFQ |
ELK |
CC-CBTC |
— |
trngle.xyz |
Wallet Infrastructure for Trading Operations
Trading firms need reliable wallet infrastructure for custody, transfers, and settlement. The Canton ecosystem offers multiple options:
| Wallet |
Provider |
CC Transfer Fee |
CBTC Transfer Fee |
Notes |
| Loop |
5North |
0.03U–0.2U |
0.03U–2.3U |
Low-cost transfers |
| Zoro |
Openvector |
0.03U |
0.5U |
Also offers API access |
| Console |
Pixelplex |
0 |
0 |
1% fee for BTC→CBTC bridge |
| C8 |
Cantor8 |
0.5CC |
0.00001 CBTC |
— |
| Cansai |
Cansai |
0 |
0 |
0.3% + slippage on swaps |
| Nightly |
Akudama |
3.5U |
0.000032 CBTC |
0.3U swap fee |
Programmatic Access (API Trading)
- Zoro API (Openvector) — programmatic wallet and swap access; swap fees range 0.94–4.5CC
- Temple CLOB — central limit order book with floating gas fees, ideal for market-making strategies
- TradeFast — zero transfer fees with 0.3% swap fee, suitable for high-frequency strategies
Lending and Yield Opportunities
Trading firms looking to deploy idle capital can access:
Key Advantages for Trading Firms
- Multiple venue types — DEX, CLOB, AMM, and RFQ venues give firms flexibility in execution strategy
- CBTC as the core asset — institutional-grade wrapped Bitcoin available across all major venues
- Competitive fee structures — many venues offer zero transfer fees and sub-1% swap fees
- Growing ecosystem — 30+ applications and counting, with new venues launching regularly
- Institutional-grade custody — multiple wallet providers with varying security models
Get Started
Contact BitSafe to discuss integration, liquidity partnerships, or custom onboarding for your trading desk.