Zenith has launched as a new Ethereum-compatible execution layer integrated with Canton Network, allowing developers to run standard Solidity applications directly within the network’s institutional infrastructure.
Zenith is a blockchain infrastructure project connecting Ethereum tools with Canton. The integration enables developers to deploy existing applications without modification while using familiar tools such as Hardhat and MetaMask. Previously, builders working with Canton needed to use Daml, the network’s proprietary programming language. By supporting Ethereum’s development environment, Zenith lowers the technical barrier for teams that want to build financial applications on Canton.
According to the companies involved, Zenith has completed a technical milestone that demonstrated atomic transactions between the Canton infrastructure and the Zenith EVM in a controlled environment. This architecture allows applications built on Ethereum to interact directly with regulated financial workflows running on Canton.
Zenith also operates as a Tier-1 Super Validator on Canton, sharing maximum consensus weight with institutions such as DTCC and Nasdaq. The project aims to connect Ethereum’s developer ecosystem with regulated financial blockchain infrastructure used by large institutions.
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