5N Canton

Five North (5N) is an infrastructure and ecosystem firm dedicated to the Canton Network. It operates a crucial supernode, develops the 5N LOOP wallet for self-custody and tokenized real-world finance, and offers Lighthouse network visibility tools alongside hosted node services. The firm also invests in startups building within the Canton ecosystem.

Founded in 2024 by Yiannis Varelas and Vinh Nguyen, Five North addresses critical infrastructure and application needs within the institutional Canton Network. The co-founders identified a gap in robust operational support and user-centric financial tooling. Their insight focused on building core network components and fostering broader ecosystem development through strategic investments.

Five North primarily serves financial institutions and developers utilizing the Canton Network, providing essential node operation and tailored tooling. Its 5N LOOP wallet targets users seeking self-custody and participation in tokenized financial markets. The company envisions establishing benchmarks for network applications and infrastructure, driving expansion and ensuring an efficient environment for institutional digital asset adoption.