# CBTC Basics ### What this page is for This page answers the most common cross-cutting questions about CBTC. For deeper content, follow the links in each answer. ### How do I acquire CBTC? If you are a trading firm, start here: * If you are integrating minting into an application, start here: * ### How do minting and burning work? For the full lifecycle and edge cases, see: * ### Do I need to run a Canton validator node? It depends on your workflow. Some acquisition paths do not require running a node, but direct minting flows typically do. Start with: * ### Is there a testnet? Yes. Start with: * ### Where can I find definitions of common terms? * *