Catena Labs Handbook
Learn the core concepts, architecture, and terminology behind Catena Labs.
What is Catena?
A plain language explanation of Catena Labs and why AI-native finance matters.
Why Catena Exists
The gaps in today’s financial stack that prevent safe agent commerce.
Core Concepts
Agent identity, machine-scale payments, compliance primitives, and custody patterns.
How Catena Works
Architecture overview: agent identity → transaction flow → settlement.
Agent Identity & Attestation
How software agents prove who they are and what they’re allowed to do.
Payments Protocol
Machine speed transfers, stablecoin rails, and finality guarantees.
Compliance & Risk Controls
Built in KYC/KYB patterns, audit trails, and AI aware risk management.
Products & APIs
DecentKit, payments SDKs, developer APIs, and partner integrations.
Use Cases
Real time content payments, autonomous procurement, data marketplaces, DePIN, and embedded finance.
Ecosystem & Partners
Exchanges, custody providers, regulators, and ecosystem builders.
Team & Governance
Leadership, advisors, and the regulatory roadmap.
Getting Started
Guides for developers, compliance officers, and enterprise partners.
Glossary
Clear definitions for agentic commerce, attestations, rails, and related terms.
Further Reading & Resources
Official Website, docs, and community channels to keep learning and stay connected.
