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How to Deposit Assets

Receive cryptocurrency into your Canton Wallet from external wallets or exchanges. This guide covers how to get your deposit address and receive assets.

What You Need

Before starting:

  • A Canton Wallet account with Automatic Transfer Pre-Approval enabled

  • An external wallet or exchange with assets on the Canton Network

  • Your Canton Wallet logged in

Step-by-Step Deposit Process

Step 1: Access the Deposit Page

  1. Open your Canton Wallet

  2. From the home screen, tap the "+ Deposit" button

Step 2: Get Your Deposit Address

You'll see the "Your Deposit Address" screen with two options:

Option 1: Copy Wallet Address

  • Your Canton party address is displayed (e.g., cantonwallet-moscow::12...)

  • Tap the copy icon next to the address to copy it

  • Paste this address in your external wallet or exchange as the recipient

Option 2: Scan QR Code

  • A QR code is displayed under "Scan QR Code to Deposit"

  • Use your external wallet app to scan the QR code

Step 3: Send Assets to Your Address

  1. Open your external wallet or exchange

  2. Paste your Canton party address or scan the QR code

  3. Select the asset you wish to deposit

  4. Enter the amount and confirm the transaction

⚠️ Important: Only send assets that are on the Canton Network. Sending assets on other networks may result in permanent loss of funds.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is a Canton party address?

A: Your Canton party address is your unique identifier on the Canton Network. It's used to receive assets into your Canton Wallet.

Q: Which networks are supported for deposits?

A: Canton Wallet only supports deposits on the Canton Network. Make sure your assets are on the Canton Network before sending.

Q: Do I need to enable Automatic Transfer Pre-Approval?

A: Yes. To receive assets into your Canton Wallet, you must have Automatic Transfer Pre-Approval enabled. This allows incoming transfers to be accepted automatically.

Q: How long do deposits take?

A: Most deposits are processed within a few minutes, depending on network conditions.

Q: What assets can I deposit?

A: You can deposit any supported token available on the Canton Network, including CC, CUSD, and USDCx.

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