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Intro
Ekiden is infrastructure for tokenized derivative markets on Canton Network. It provides an orderbook-based venue for perpetual futures, combining off-chain matching with deferred on-chain settlement. Ekiden is designed for traders, market makers, and teams that need low-latency execution, transparent market structure, and programmable access to a derivatives venue.

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How Ekiden works

  • Central Limit Orderbook (CLOB) — orders are matched off-chain for responsive price discovery and execution.
  • Deferred on-chain settlement — batched updates are settled on Canton, balancing throughput with verifiability.
  • Merkle-based proofs — order and position data can be verified through cryptographic commitments.
  • Self-custody — users retain control of their assets while trading through the platform.
Read the Architecture guide for a deeper explanation of Ekiden’s design.

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Built for active markets

Ekiden supports perpetual futures trading with a maker–taker fee model, account and position management, and tools for active traders. Market makers and algorithmic traders can integrate through the API Reference and real-time WebSocket feeds. See Fees, the VIP Program, and the Trading Guide for product details.

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Get started

  1. Open the Ekiden app.
  2. Complete onboarding and fund your trading account.
  3. Review the Trading Guide before placing your first order.
  4. Visit the Referral Program or Points Program to learn about access and rewards.