> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bitsafe.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bitsafe.finance/cbtc/choose-a-cbtc-path.md).

# Choose a CBTC path

Choose the path that matches your role and immediate task. Start with a read-only check before any state-changing workflow.

### Institutions and trading firms

Start with [CBTC overview](/cbtc/overview.md), then review transfer operations and the security model. Use the mint or redemption guides only if your organization runs the required Canton infrastructure and has approved access.

### Application developers

1. Review [CBTC environments and prerequisites](/cbtc/get-started/environments-and-prerequisites.md).
2. Complete [CBTC developer Quick Start](/cbtc/get-started/developer-quick-start.md).
3. [Install and validate CBTC DARs](/cbtc/get-started/install-and-validate-dars.md).
4. Choose the [Transfer and receive CBTC](/cbtc/guides/transfer-and-receive-cbtc.md), [Mint CBTC](/cbtc/guides/mint-cbtc.md), or [Redeem CBTC](/cbtc/guides/redeem-cbtc.md) integration.
5. Add [CBTC authentication](/cbtc/get-started/authentication.md), reconciliation, and [CBTC errors, retries, and troubleshooting](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/errors-retries-and-troubleshooting.md).

### Canton operators

Start with [CBTC compatibility and release notes](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/compatibility-and-release-notes.md), [Install and validate CBTC DARs](/cbtc/get-started/install-and-validate-dars.md), [CBTC authentication](/cbtc/get-started/authentication.md), monitoring, and recovery. Confirm the participant and package state before enabling an application team.

### Security reviewers

Review [CBTC architecture and trust boundaries](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/architecture-and-trust-boundaries.md), [CBTC Attestor Network and FROST](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/attestor-network-and-frost.md), [CBTC Proof of Reserve](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/proof-of-reserve.md), [CBTC authentication](/cbtc/get-started/authentication.md), [CBTC security](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/security.md), and [CBTC compatibility and release notes](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/compatibility-and-release-notes.md). Match every claim to a release and approved evidence source.

### Task map

| Goal                   | Start here                                                               |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Evaluate CBTC          | [How CBTC works](/cbtc/how-cbtc-works.md)                                |
| Connect an application | [CBTC developer Quick Start](/cbtc/get-started/developer-quick-start.md) |
| Mint                   | [Mint CBTC](/cbtc/guides/mint-cbtc.md)                                   |
| Redeem                 | [Redeem CBTC](/cbtc/guides/redeem-cbtc.md)                               |
| Transfer               | [Transfer and receive CBTC](/cbtc/guides/transfer-and-receive-cbtc.md)   |
| Review security        | [CBTC security](/cbtc/concepts-and-reference/security.md)                |

### Next step

👉 **New to CBTC development?** [CBTC developer Quick Start: public documentation draft](/cbtc/get-started/developer-quick-start.md).


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