Build on CBTC: institutional Bitcoin on Canton

CBTC is the 1:1 BTC-backed asset on Canton Network. CIP-56 compliant, audited by Quantstamp, and backed by a decentralized Attester Network. Build trading venues, lending markets, AMMs, and structured products on a token that institutions already hold and trade. Featured App rewards accrue to the activity your app generates.

Read the developer docs →

How rewards work for builders

Every CBTC transaction on Canton generates Featured App rewards. BitSafe shares those rewards with venue partners that drive CBTC activity. Two live programs cover the main developer paths:

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CBTC DEX Profit Share Program

For DEXes, RFQ desks, and routing venues that drive CBTC trading volume on Canton.

View program details →

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CBTC Wallet Profit Share Program

For wallets and distribution partners that hold and move CBTC for their users.

View program details →

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For program economics and the full CBTC picture, see the CBTC Overview.

What you can build

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DEX and trading venues

Match CBTC against Canton-native assets, stablecoins, or derivatives. Settle privately with no public mempool and no MEV risk.

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Lending markets

Run CBTC-denominated lending and borrowing. Institutions supply BTC backing while your protocol matches them with borrowers.

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Structured products

Compose CBTC with other Canton primitives to build options, fixed-term products, and risk-managed strategies for institutional users.

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AMMs and liquidity infrastructure

Run AMM pools or routing for CBTC pairs. Pool activity generates Featured App rewards for participating venues.

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How CBTC is secured

CBTC uses FROST threshold signatures over Bitcoin UTXOs for decentralized custody. No single party, including BitSafe, can move the underlying BTC.

• Decentralized Attester Network: 3 external institutional node operators (Finoa, Nethermind, DSRV) plus BitSafe, with a 2-of-4 threshold.
• 1:1 BTC backing verified by Chainlink Proof of Reserve.
• 6 Bitcoin block confirmations required for minting.
• Quantstamp audit completed with no high-severity issues.

Full security model →

Developer resources

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Quick Start

Mint your first CBTC in 15 minutes.

Open Quick Start →

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SDKs

cbtc and canton-lib Rust workspaces for minting, burning, sending, and receiving CBTC.

View on GitHub →

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API Reference

Canton Ledger API endpoints, authentication, and module reference.

Open API Reference →

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Testnet Guide

Sandbox environment setup and instrument IDs for devnet, testnet, and mainnet.

Open Testnet Guide →

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Quantstamp audit

Full audit report of CBTC smart contracts on Canton.

View audit report →

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Whitepapers

FROST whitepaper (threshold signatures) and Canton Network whitepaper.

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Good to know: Mint and burn fees are 0%. Mint and burn operations require a free Utility Credential issued by the cbtc-network party. See the Quick Start for setup.

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Talk to sales

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Email [email protected] to discuss CBTC integration and developer support.

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Risks and disclaimers

• Featured App rewards are variable and depend on Canton Network activity. They can be zero in any given period.
• CBTC is not available to US persons.
• Nothing on this page is investment, legal, or tax advice.