> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hifi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

## What is Canton

Canton is a privacy-enabled, interoperable blockchain network designed for regulated financial use cases. It allows institutions to operate on a shared ledger while maintaining strict data privacy, governance controls, and compliance boundaries.

Unlike traditional public blockchains, Canton enables **selective data sharing**—participants only see the data they are entitled to—making it well-suited for enterprise, financial, and institutional workflows.

Canton supports asset issuance, settlement, and programmable workflows while integrating seamlessly with existing financial systems.

## Key Features of Canton

### Privacy by Design

Canton enforces granular privacy controls at the protocol level. Transactions, balances, and smart contract state are only visible to authorized parties, enabling compliant multi-party workflows without exposing sensitive information.

### Interoperability

Canton is built to interoperate with other networks and systems, allowing assets and workflows to extend beyond a single ledger while preserving security and privacy guarantees.

### Institutional-Grade Governance

The network supports fine-grained permissioning, identity controls, and governance models that align with regulated financial environments.

### Programmable Workflows

Canton enables smart contract–based logic for asset transfers, settlements, and conditional workflows, allowing complex financial interactions to be automated and enforced on-chain.

## Why Use Canton

* Designed for **regulated and institutional use cases**
* Enables **private, compliant asset movement**
* Supports **cross-network asset interoperability**
* Reduces operational risk through **deterministic settlement and programmable logic**

Canton bridges the gap between traditional financial infrastructure and blockchain-based systems.

## HIFI Support for Canton

HIFI provides native support for interacting with the Canton network, enabling developers and institutions to integrate Canton functionality with minimal overhead.

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  Reach out via the Slack channel for early access.
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### Currently Supported Functionality

#### Wallet Creation

Create and manage Canton wallets directly through HIFI.

### Environment

* Mainnnet

#### Token Support

* USDCx

#### Transfers

* Create transfer offers to a Canton wallet
* Accept or reject incoming Canton transfer offers

#### Cross-Network Asset Movement

* **USDCx minting and burning between Canton and Ethereum**
  * Mint USDCx on Canton from Ethereum
  * Burn USDCx on Canton to redeem on Ethereum

## Getting Help

* 📧 **Email:** [support@hifi.com](mailto:support@hifi.com)
* 💬 **Slack:** Message us in our shared Slack channel

## Related Resources

* [Wallet Transfers](/transactions/transfers) - Single wallet transfers
* [Transfer Offers](/docs/features/canton/transfer-offer) - Canton transfer offers
* [USDCx Bridging](/docs/features/canton/usdcx-bridging) - Bridge USDCx on Canton
* [API Reference](https://docs.hifi.com/api/authentication) - Complete endpoint documentation