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Primary Validator Onboarding
Onboarding (Primary Validator) The onboarding process consists of the following high-level steps. 1. Choose a Third Node…
Sep 16, 2026
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Splice.ValidatorOnboarding
…Template used by a sponsoring SV node for enforcing that an onboarding secret is used only once. Signatory: sv Field | Type | Description | sv | Party | The SV node that sponsored …
May 18, 2026
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Required Network Parameters
…9.4) • TestNet (0.9.4) • MainNet (0.9.3) To initialize your validator node, you need the following parameters that define the network you’re onboarding to and the secret required f…
Nov 3, 2026
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Overview
…l node failures or compromises. Availability and Redundancy Validators are deployed across multiple cloud providers and infrastructure environments to reduce operational risk and i…
Aug 7, 2026
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Deploy Quickstart to DevNet
…nstalled and understand the Project Structure guide. DevNet validator prerequisite You must have successfully submitted a validator request to successfully complete this guide. Sub…
Sep 10, 2026
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Introduction to Node Operations
…layer of Canton Network, operated by a decentralized set of validators. This section introduces what it means to operate a node on this network. What is a Validator? A validator (a…
Jun 10, 2026
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Covalidating Partner Onboarding
1. Configure your Validator Node Ensure you are running the same splice version on your node as is run on the primary validator and other …
Oct 21, 2026
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Support Channels
…nity channel for real-time discussion. Channel | Purpose | #validator-operations | Validator operational discussions | #validator-operations-onboarding | New validator onboarding |…
Oct 19, 2026
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Common Questions
Setup How do I get onboarded to TestNet or MainNet? Onboarding to TestNet requires a Super Validator (SV) sponsor. Contact the SV you are working with, or reach out through…
Jun 22, 2026
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CF Policies
…the Global Synchronizer • Providing transparency into Super Validator operations and governance votes • Operating a Super Validator node and participating in governance on behalf o…
Jul 16, 2026
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Validator Onboarding Process
…Net and MainNet. If you are only interested in setting up a validator node, you can set up a node on DevNet for practice, then jump to MainNet. If you’d like to build, test, or dep…
Nov 3, 2026
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Validator Roles and Responsibilities
Operating a validator on Canton Network comes with specific roles, responsibilities, and expectations. This page clarifies what’s ex…
Jul 16, 2026
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Private Only Validators that are Connected to a Dedicated Synchronizers
You can run validators exclusively on a dedicated synchronizer, with no connection to the Global Synchronizer. However, a dedicated …
Oct 19, 2026
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Super Validator Components
A Super Validator (SV) runs everything a regular validator runs, plus the Global Synchronizer infrastructure and governance tool…
May 12, 2026
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The Global Synchronizer
…ton Network, a decentralized synchronizer operated by Super Validators. What It Is The Global Synchronizer is: • A synchronizer instance (BFT configuration of several sequencer + m…
Aug 11, 2026
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3.7.0
… • Lower CantonBFT ordering latency and faster catch-up and onboarding . • Traffic purchase for participants before they register with the sequencer , and traffic cost estimation f…
Nov 4, 2026
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0.11.0
…e done for internal parties. this is useful for tapping the validator operator party right after startup in case of missing funds. await sdk.tokenStandard?.createAndSubmitTapIntern…
Jul 13, 2026
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SV Operated Networks and Use
The Super Validators operate three(3) different networks: • DevNet • TestNet • MainNet DevNet This network functions as a staging …
Jul 15, 2026
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How to Bootstrap a Network
…value: • isFirstSv: true sv helm values • remove joinWithKeyOnboarding • joinWithKeyOnboarding: • sponsorApiUrl: https://sv.sv-2.whatever.global.canton.network.digitalasset.com • s…
Aug 31, 2026
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Troubleshooting FAQ and Operational Runbook
…ing repeatedly unvetted Verify: • Splice version on primary validator aligns with splice version on covalidating node External parties are not being onboarded Verify: • Correct Kub…
Oct 9, 2026
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Quickstart
…artyID via a CIP-103 compliant wallet. Deploy and operate a validator node and complete the required Canton Network onboarding process. Access to the DA Registry application packag…
Sep 10, 2026
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Validator Network Resets
… on DevNet and TestNet. The exact time is announced in the #validator-operations channel run by the Canton Foundation . A reset requires a full redeployment of your node and loses …
Jun 10, 2026
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CIP Index
…13 | Correct an Error in the Daml Models Controlling the Re-onboarding Process | Final | CIP-0056 | Canton Network Token Standard | Final | CIP-0062 | Synchronizer Migration with D…
Sep 16, 2026
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Splice Wallet Reference
The Splice Wallet is the built-in wallet component of every validator node on the Canton Network. It provides Canton Coin (CC) management for parties hosted on that validator, incl…
Oct 12, 2026
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External Signing: Party Onboarding
…ubmission/bootstrap.canton A runnable script external_party_onboarding.sh located in the examples/08-interactive-submission directory of the Canton artifact puts together the steps…
Sep 22, 2026
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Splice Daml Models
…d-markers — batched featured-app activity markers. • splice-validator-lifecycle — validator onboarding and lifecycle contracts. • splice-wallet — user wallet, transfer offers, top-…
Aug 4, 2026
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FAQ
Super Validators Where do I find all whitelisted node operators? All whitelisted SVs are listed in the public global synchroni…
Aug 7, 2026
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Alternative Docker Compose Deployment (Community)
…ty-contributed Docker Compose solution for deploying Canton validator nodes and supporting infrastructure, following the x-docker standard used by Mario Delgado’s team for onboardi…
Jun 22, 2026
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Validator Architecture
A validator is the fundamental infrastructure unit on Canton Network. It hosts parties, stores their contract data, and pr…
May 12, 2026
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Common Issues FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions from Canton Network validators and application developers. This FAQ is compiled from actual support interactions and addresses the most comm…
Sep 14, 2026
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