Corda FAQs

Corda is the world leading open, permissioned DLT platform powering the tokenization of assets and currencies connecting global markets. Corda is compatible with Javascript enabling accessibility but you can also interact with Corda through any language that can make REST calls/ use the RPC client. The Corda source code is written in Kotlin. Why Kotlin? Because of its conciseness and interoperability with Java.

Corda enables tokenization, with control, providing asset mobility, permissioning, security and privacy.

With Corda you can build applications that help businesses share information, make agreements, and track transactions securely, including across tokenized assets and currencies.

CorDapps are applications that run on Corda, containing the smart contract. They enforce the terms of transaction rules algorithmically, reducing the need for intermediaries.

Yes, Corda can be integrated with REST APIs or via Remote Procedure Call (RPC).

Corda is free and open-source. R3 also offers Corda Enterprise with additional feature enhancements for customers looking to use DLT in production at scale.

R3 is a leading provider of digital currency, digital asset and interoperability solutions. R3 supports Central Banks, Corporates and FMIs by providing them with the tools to navigate the complexities of digitization.

All Corda networks are open and permissioned, and all transactions on the platform are peer-to-peer between all parties involved in the transaction. Corda ensures transaction privacy by only sharing transaction data with the parties involved in the transaction, rather than broadcasting it to the entire network.

Corda incorporates several security measures, including transaction privacy, permissioned network, cryptographic signatures, and notary services. Additionally, nodes can implement their own security policies and protocols to further enhance protection.