# How Cantex Works (Overview)

Cantex uses Canton’s synchronised private domains to give users all the benefits of on-chain trading without exposing sensitive data publicly.

Here’s the high-level workflow:

1. **You create a Cantex on-chain account**\
   This is non-custodial - only you can control it, via passkey or wallet.
2. **You deposit, transfer or hold assets in your account**\
   Your Cantex account has full wallet functionality, including QR code support for easy transfers. Your balances and actions remain private to you and the counterparties involved.in
3. **You trade through the Cantex interface**\
   This first release includes an integrated AMM DEX for simple token swaps.
4. **Canton finalises everything atomically**\
   Trades settle with deterministic correctness and institutional-grade privacy.

The result is a smooth trading experience that feels like a modern app but is fully on-chain and fully under your control.


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