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CBTC Basics

What this page is for

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This page answers the most common cross-cutting questions about CBTC. For deeper content, follow the links in each answer.

How do I acquire CBTC?

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If you are a trading firm, start here:

How do minting and burning work?

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For the full lifecycle and edge cases, see:

Do I need to run a Canton validator node?

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It depends on your workflow. Some acquisition paths do not require running a node, but direct minting flows typically do. Start with:

Is there a testnet?

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Yes. Start with:

Where can I find definitions of common terms?

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