Canton Foundation launches official DAML 3 certification, expanding developer access and establishing institutional finance standards
Canton Foundation today announced the launch of Canton Developer Certification, the official certification program for Canton Network's smart contract language, Daml 3. The program consists of self-paced courses and certification exams, providing a structured pathway for developers worldwide to build applications for regulated financial markets.
Canton Network is a public, permissionless blockchain built specifically for regulated finance, currently supporting applications that process over $6 trillion in on-chain assets. With publicly accessible courses, the certification enables developers of any background to bring their smart contract and application development expertise into regulated on-chain finance.
Daml is designed specifically to address two fundamental requirements for managing financial applications: controlling who has the authority to take action on a contract and who can access contract terms. The certification validates developers' ability to apply these principles in practice, helping them demonstrate proficiency in the authorization and privacy principles essential for institutional-grade applications in regulated financial markets. By establishing a recognized official standard for Daml, Canton Foundation aims to bolster institutional confidence in applications built on the network.
The program is based on Daml 3 and Canton 3.x, the current technologies forming the foundation of Canton Network. It allows new developers approaching Canton to start directly with the latest tech stack, helps engineers building production-grade applications deepen their professional skills, and enables institutional architects to design and integrate Canton deployment solutions. Existing Daml 2 developers can also migrate their skills and codebases to Daml 3, driving unification of the developer community onto a single, up-to-date platform.
For Canton ecosystem partners, including financial institutions, application providers, system integrators, and validators, the certification provides a common technical foundation and a consistent method for evaluating developers' understanding of authorization and privacy requirements. The program reflects Canton Foundation's commitment to the long-term development of the network, as the foundation lays the groundwork for Canton's continued expansion into additional asset classes and markets.
Amanda Martin, Chief Operating Officer at Canton Foundation, stated: “Financial institutions need to be assured that the applications they rely on are built by developers who understand the requirements of regulated markets. Through this certification program, while opening opportunities for developers worldwide to build on Canton, we are also establishing a unified set of professional standards. By encouraging the community to converge on Daml 3, we are building a stronger foundation for Canton’s future growth.”
Canton Developer Certification is now live, see certification.canton.foundation. The courses follow a self-paced model, are free for all developers, and the certification exam costs $150 per attempt.
About Canton Foundation
Canton Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization responsible for the governance and long-term development of Canton Network's shared infrastructure. The foundation supports transparent and decentralized governance, ecosystem coordination, and broad participation from Global Synchronizer operators and network stakeholders, helping ensure that Canton remains a reliable, fair, and trusted foundation for institutional-grade blockchain applications. The foundation also collaborates with financial institutions, technology providers, developers, and other ecosystem participants to support Canton Network's sustained growth and adoption globally.