Canton Network by Digital Asset is a public Layer‑1 blockchain designed for institutional finance, combining privacy, interoperability, and scalability. Built using DAML smart contracts, it enforces need-to-know privacy, enabling different participants to see only relevant transaction data. Powered by the Global Synchronizer Foundation (Linux Foundation-governed) and governed by major financial institutions, Canton supports atomic, cross-app transactions—such as tokenized bonds and cash—while maintaining segregation and regulatory controls.
