BitSafe Documentation

Build with Bitcoin and decentralized applications on Canton Network.

BitSafe documentation has two core product paths:

CBTC for teams integrating Bitcoin into trading, custody, and application workflows on Canton Network
Decentralization Manager for builders creating Decentralized Parties and governed applications on Canton Network

Choose your path

Build with Decentralization Manager

Launch governed applications, configure operators, and manage Decentralized Parties
Integrate CBTC

Mint, hold, transfer, and integrate CBTC into applications and services
Trade CBTC

Explore venue access, onboarding, and trading workflows
Understand the architecture

Learn how governance, privacy, and the security model fit together

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Decentralization Manager	Govern on-chain actions with Decentralized Parties. Architecture, setup, operations, and API reference.	decentralization-manager	DecMan.png
CBTC	Understand CBTC's architecture, security model, operational guides, and user flows.	cbtc	CBTC.png
Trading Firms	Evaluate and onboard to CBTC. Strategies, venues, wallets, and compliance for trading firms.	trading-firms	Trading.png
Developers	Build apps, wallets, and DeFi protocols with CBTC on Canton. API reference, SDKs, and guides.	developers	Dev.png

Quick Links

Product Suite

System Overview - How CBTC works on Canton
Security Model - FROST signatures and decentralized custody
Operational Guides - Minting, price feeds, and swaps
User Flow - End-to-end transaction lifecycle

Trading Firms

Why CBTC for Trading Firms - Canton’s edge for traders
Prop Desk Playbook - Rewards, strategies, and compliance
Getting Started - Venues, wallets, and CBTC acquisition
Onboarding Checklist - From signup to first trade

Developers

Quick Start - Mint your first CBTC in 15 minutes
API Reference - Canton Ledger API endpoints
SDK Setup - Install cbtc-lib and configure your environment
Minting and Burning - Convert BTC to CBTC with code
Decentralization Manager - Govern on-chain actions with Decentralized Parties
CBTC Faucet

Decentralization Manager

Architecture Overview - System architecture, core concepts, and communication protocol
User Guide - Walkthrough of the web UI for day-to-day operations
Custom DAML Templates - Authoring and deploying your own governance templates
Use Cases - Vault governance, FAR rewards, multi-sig wallet, and utility service
Contributing Guide - Development setup, standards, and the PR process

Not sure where to start? Browse the Product Suite for a high-level understanding of CBTC, or check the FAQs for quick answers. For trading firm enquiries, contact sales@bitsafe.finance.