Canton Network, explained from first principles
Canton Network, explained from first principles There has been a lot of discussion around Canton Network lately, but much of it misses the core point. This explanation from the founder of Five North is one of the clearest breakdowns I’ve seen of what Canton is, why it matters, and how it differs from public and permissioned blockchains. The key idea: Canton is built for capital markets, where privacy, compliance, and multi-party settlement are not optional. Unlike public chains, transaction details are not broadcast to everyone. Unlike isolated permissioned systems, Canton allows assets and…
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