Wallets for Users

Finding and using Canton Network wallets

A wallet is your gateway to Canton Network—it lets you manage Canton Coin, interact with applications, and track your activity.

What is a Canton Wallet?

A Canton wallet allows you to:

Function	Description
Hold Canton Coin	Store and manage your CC balance
Hold other tokens	Hold any CIP-0056 compliant token (support varies by wallet)
Transfer value	Send CC to other parties
Interact with apps	Connect to Canton Network applications
View activity	See your transaction history

Finding a Wallet

Splice Wallet (Reference Implementation)

The Splice project provides a reference wallet implementation:

• Type: Web-based wallet
• Access: Through validator or application interfaces
• Features: Core wallet functionality

The Splice reference wallet is not yet CIP-0056 compliant. Support for the token standard is planned for a future release.

Validator-Provided Wallets

Some validators offer wallet interfaces as part of their services. Check with your validator or application provider.

Application-Integrated Wallets

Many Canton applications include wallet functionality:

• Built into the application interface
• Seamless experience within the app
• May have application-specific features

Wallet Basics

Your Balance

Your wallet shows your Canton Coin balance. Wallets may also display other tokens that follow the CIP-0056 token standard—check your specific wallet for supported assets. Unlike other cryptocurrencies:

• Only you can see your balance
• Others cannot query your holdings
• Your transactions are private

Transfers

To send CC to another party:

1. Enter the recipient’s party identifier
2. Specify the amount
3. Confirm the transfer
4. Transaction completes (typically within seconds)

Transaction History

View your past transactions:

• Transfers sent and received
• Traffic fees paid
• Application interactions

You can only see transactions where you were a participant. There’s no public ledger of all transactions.

Security

Protecting Your Wallet

Practice	Description
Secure access	Use strong authentication
Verify parties	Confirm recipient identifiers before sending
Trusted validators	Use wallets from reputable sources

Understanding the Trust Model

Your wallet connects to a validator that:

• Hosts your party
• Stores your contract data
• Processes your transactions

Choose your validator carefully—they have visibility into your operations.

Differences from Other Crypto Wallets

Aspect	Traditional Crypto	Canton
Balance visibility	Public	Private
Transaction history	Public	Private
Address format	Hex address	Party identifier
Network explorer	Shows all transactions	Shows only your transactions

Getting Started

On DevNet/TestNet

1. Access a wallet interface (through your validator or application)
2. Create or import your party
3. Use the faucet (“tap”) to receive test CC
4. Start transacting

On MainNet

1. Connect to a wallet through your validator or application
2. Obtain CC through:
   • Exchange purchase
   • Transfer from another party
   • Network activity rewards

Common Tasks

Checking Your Balance

Open your wallet interface to see your current CC balance.

Sending CC

1. Navigate to “Send” or “Transfer”
2. Enter the recipient party
3. Enter the amount
4. Review and confirm

Receiving CC

1. Share your party identifier with the sender
2. CC appears in your balance after confirmation

Topping Up Traffic

If you’re running an application that needs traffic:

1. Navigate to traffic management
2. Initiate a top-up
3. CC is converted to traffic credits

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Balance shows 0	Ensure wallet is connected to correct validator
Transfer failed	Check recipient party format; ensure sufficient balance
Slow confirmation	Network may be busy; wait a few moments
Can’t connect	Check network connectivity; verify validator status

Next Steps

How Canton Wallets Differ

Understand the technical differences.

Find Apps

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