Stronghold-KMS for Canton: Anchoring Identity in Cold, Powering Operations Hot
When it comes to digital finance, most security conversations focus on wallets. But on the Canton Network, the real story runs deeper. What truly secures the system are the system-level keys that protect validators, applications, and transactions.
At MPCH, we built Stronghold-KMS to protect those keys and by extension, the trust Canton runs on.
The Risk Few Talk About
Breaches rarely start where people expect. They do not usually begin with stolen wallets. Instead, they stem from overlooked infrastructure credentials such as a forgotten token, an exposed deployment script, or a stale key left unmanaged. One weak credential can stall a validator, delay settlements, and create compliance headaches.
For Canton participants handling high-value transactions, this risk is too great to ignore.
Hot and Cold: Protection Meets Performance
Stronghold-KMS was purpose-built for Canton validators.
Cold storage for root keys anchors digital identity. These keys never go online and never sign, which means malicious actors cannot impersonate you.
Hot HSMs keep daily operations moving. Secure signing and encryption happen without exposing the root key, ensuring continuity.
Automated rotation and zero downtime rollover keep releases moving smoothly.
Clustered failover means continuity even if one node fails.
Together, hot and cold deliver both protection and performance, the twin requirements for institutional-grade infrastructure.
Enterprise-Grade, Built for Validators
Stronghold-KMS goes beyond key storage. It is designed to fit seamlessly into enterprise environments:
Deploy on-premises, in GovCloud, or as an MPCH-managed service
Integrate directly with IAM and SIEM systems
Operate on validator-grade workflows so teams can move securely at speed
Every component of Stronghold is rigorously tested and independently audited, including penetration testing. That means reliability Canton operators can depend on, with security validated to the highest standards.
Built for Canton, Built for the Future
Stronghold-KMS is integrated natively with the Canton Network, bridging traditional finance with decentralized digital infrastructure. It gives validator teams the ability to scale securely without compromise.
Trusted by enterprises like Consensys, Stronghold-KMS turns key management from a hidden risk into a competitive advantage.
Anchor identity in cold storage. Keep operations hot. Run Canton with confidence.