Ekiden

Institutional derivatives exchange on Canton

Ekiden is an order book derivatives exchange on Canton Network, combining a central limit order book with request-for-quote execution, onchain settlement and privacy controls for institutional users. Mainnet launched in September 2026 on an invite basis, and gold and silver markets went live in October. The Mainnet XP Program rewards trading, open positions, referrals and quests toward the Ekiden community token allocation. Ekiden raised a $2M seed round in May 2026.