Hyperledger Besu

Build on Hyperledger Besu the Easy Way

Kaleido simplifies Hyperledger Besu development, making it possible to create powerful blockchain networks and digital assets in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost.

What it

Hyperledger Besu

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What it is

Quickly Build Industrial-grade Applications with Hyperledger Besu

Kaleido is uniquely qualified to provide first class support for projects on Besu. Originally incubated under the codename Pantheon, Kaleido collaborated closely with the original PegaSys engineering team within the ConsenSys ecosystem of projects to bring Besu to life. This early experience made us the first and only software vendor to offer Besu as a service. As a result, a number of the world’s leading industrial-grade Besu projects run on our platform. 

Besu is designed to be as modular as possible, and can be used to build both permissioned and public network use cases for applications. This allows for enhanced scalability, security, and flexibility, as well as gas free transactions—important for high-throughput web3 applications.

Privacy & Permissioning

Advanced privacy and permissioning features enable enterprises to control who can access their data and how it can be used.

Interoperability

Designed to be interoperable with other blockchain platforms, enabling seamless integration with existing systems and networks.

Scalability

With high throughput and scalability, Besu is well-suited for applications that require fast and efficient transaction processing.

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Kaleido is the preferred migration partner working with ConsenSys to ensure continuation of the Quorum Blockchain service. If you’re interested in continuing your service by migrating to Kaleido, please contact our team and we'll be happy to assist.
How it works

Build faster and unlock limitless scale when you couple Avalanche Subnets with our web3 platform

Avalanche Subnets are fully customizable. You can define the number of validators and how they are incentivized. This makes it a highly flexible scaling solution for enterprises that want an application-specific chain that can grow with their business.

When you run Subnets on Kaleido, you get the added benefit of an enterprise-grade, compliant platform and a team of web3 experts committed to helping you realize business value quickly.

Quick Launch

Reach production 10x faster with click-button chain configurations, governance, and tokens

Pluggable Web3 Services

Plug in wallets, messaging, and storage of your choice to meet business and customer needs

Advanced Tokenization

Generate tokens of any type quickly with our provided token templates or upload of your custom token contract

Custom APIs

Streamline development of your application and generate restful APIs with the click of a button

Event Streams

Manage your application end-to-end with full oversight of state, transactions, and messages as we make it easy to get info on and off chain
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Block Explorer

Monitor on-chain activity and the performance of your application in real-time

Open-source Orchestration

Coordinate multiple applications from a single console with Hyperledger FireFly, our open-source middleware engine

Enterprise-Grade Platform

Build on a SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27k compliant platform with built-in HA/DR, secure network isolation, SLAs and dedicated 24×7 support options
How it works

Kaleido is the only platform that offers a full stack of pluggable tools to accelerate development on Polygon Supernets

Our platform matches the customizability of Polygon Supernets with unlimited connectivity, pluggable web3 tools and services, and bountiful APIs, making Kaleido the premier platform for building and scaling applications quickly.

When you run Polygon Supernets on Kaleido, you realize the benefits of Polygon’s scaling solutions on our enterprise-grade, highly secure infrastructure that is trusted by blockchain teams around the globe.

Quick Launch

Stand up your own chain in a fraction of the time with our click-button chains and focus your time on perfecting your use case.

Pluggable Web3 Services

Perfect your application with pre-built services tools like wallets, App2App messaging, and advanced key management

Advanced Tokenization

Generate tokens of any type quickly with our provided token templates or upload of your own custom token contract

Bountiful APIs

Manage the full life cycle of smart contracts across deployments from one console and generate APIs with a click of the button

Event Streams

Manage your application end-to-end with full oversight of state, transactions, and messages as we make it easy to get info on and off chain
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Block Explorer

Easily monitor transactions, smart contracts, and gas usage in real-time and prove business value with real-time feedback

Open-source Orchestration

Powered by Hyperledger FireFly, you coordinate between multiple parties with our open-source middleware engine

Enterprise-Grade Platform

Build on a SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27k compliant platform with built-in HA/DR, secure network isolation, SLAs and dedicated 24×7 support options
How it works

What Makes Polygon ID Different on Kaleido

Kaleido makes it easy to build applications that go beyond a simple login to create an identity layer that gives people more control and portability of their data.

Kaleido offers identity as a service with hosting of both claim and verifier servers. Our platform then brings identity solutions to life with pre-built, pluggable services like wallets, tokens, and public and private connectivity. Meet the demands of the most complex use cases with fully customizable identity apps.

Pluggable Tools

Match identity as a service with web3 building blocks to make complete solutions

Enterprise-grade

Build on an ISO 27k and SOC 2 certified platform with built-in HA/DR, 24/7 support, & SLAs

Custom Configurations

Connect directly to public chains or build on custom, permissioned environments

User Friendly

Couple zk-backed security with simple-to-use interfaces for business teams and end users

Flexible Deployments

Deploys on popular cloud properties, hybrid options, and geographic regions

Polygon Approved

Get support from Polygon approved implementation experts to architect next gen identity solutions

Hyperledger Fabric at a glance

Permissions

Built for permissioned networks

Governance

Data isolation and strict governance enabled by Hyperledger Fabric certificate authority

Transaction Flow

Unique Execute-Order-Commit endorsement model where transactions are initially executed on a set of peers while ordering service handles packaging and delivery

Consensus Algorithms

Ordering can be switched based on the needs of the environment with pluggable consensus algorithms

Smart Contract Language

Go, Java, Node.js

What Is Hyperledger Fabric?

Since launching in 2015, Hyperledger Fabric has been a top choice for enterprises looking to build apps on permissioned blockchain networks. The modular architecture is capable of powering large-scale applications that require enterprise-grade data security.

The ability to protect certain details of peer transactions has made Hyperledger Fabric a go-to protocol for industries like financial services, supply chains, and the insurance industry. It works for complex use cases that involve personally identifiable information and proprietary business data.

Hyperledger Fabric is one of the many protocol choices available on Kaleido. With a full suite of plug and play services, flexible cloud deployment options, and powerful APIs, Kaleido is the easiest way to run a Fabric network anywhere.

Benefits of Hyperledger Fabric

Hyperledger Fabric is an open source project designed to handle enterprise-grade use cases. Key differentiators are its quick transaction throughput and its modularity, allowing for more innovation and optimization regardless of industry use cases. Other benefits include scalability and security, key pillars of any enterprise application.

Modular & Pluggable

Hyperledger Fabric is a modular blockchain framework that allows you to plug in different components, such as consensus algorithms and membership services, and tailor networks to your needs

Open source

Part of the Hyperledger project of the Linux Foundation, Hyperledger Fabric is an open source protocol that allows the enterprise to build custom applications and limit vendor risks

Security

With a high level of security for enterprise users, Fabric uses a permissioned network to prevent unauthorized access

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Our Hyperledger Fabric Expertise

Kaleido is a Hyperledger Certified Service Provider (HCSP) with a deep expertise in helping enterprises successfully adopt Hyperledger tools. Our founding partners are also active with the Hyperledger Foundation. Sophia Lopez is a General Member representative on the Hyperledger Foundation Governing Board and Jim Zhang is a member of the Hyperledger Foundation Technical Oversight Committee.

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Benefits of Quorum

Quorum is a blockchain protocol specially designed for use in a private blockchain network, where there is only a single member owning all the nodes or a consortium blockchain network where multiple members each own a portion of the network.

Scalability

Quorum is designed to be highly scalable, with low transaction latencies and the ability to support a higher number of transactions per second than other blockchain protocols. This makes it well-suited for use in high-volume applications.

Security

Quorum includes a number of security features that are designed to protect sensitive or proprietary data, like private transactions that allow network participants to transact without revealing the details of their transactions to the rest of the network.

Flexibility

Quorum is based on the Ethereum protocol and can support a wide range of decentralized applications and smart contracts. It is also highly modular and customizable so that it can be tailored to the needs of specific use cases.

Gas-free transactions

There is no cost required to submit transactions to a Quorum network, unlike Ethereum, which requires the payment of high and unpredictable gas fees to submit transactions.

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Our Hyperledger Fabric Expertise

Kaleido is a Hyperledger Certified Service Provider (HCSP) with a deep expertise in helping enterprises successfully adopt Hyperledger tools. Our founding partners are also active with the Hyperledger Foundation. Sophia Lopez is a General Member representative on the Hyperledger Foundation Governing Board and Jim Zhang is a member of the Hyperledger Foundation Technical Oversight Committee.

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How it works

How it Works

Hyperledger Besu, Simplified

Hyperledger Besu is a Java-based blockchain platform that utilizes a distributed ledger to store and manage data in a secure and decentralized manner. It offers advanced privacy and permissioning features, pluggable consensus algorithms, and interoperability with other blockchain platforms.

Transactions are validated by nodes in the network using a consensus mechanism, and once validated, they are added to the blockchain. This allows for transparent and secure record-keeping of transactions, enabling enterprises to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance data privacy and security.

Consensus

Enterprise blockchain networks require efficient consensus algorithms, with high throughput characteristics, built-in permissioning, and predictable behaviour.

  • Clique PoA: Provides byzantine fault tolerance, coping with large numbers of permissioned signers through a simple and effective strategy of deciding on block proposers, optimised to minimize (but not prevent) short-lived forks
  • Istanbul Byzantine Fault Tolerance (IBFT): Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus algorithm, with immediate finality, and permissioning

Hyperledger Besu is Open Source, Java based and Apache 2.0 licensed.

Enterprise Use Cases
Run Better on Kaleido

Hyperledger Fabric is a private blockchain that allows developers to create subnets, or channels, meaning that certain proprietary or personal information can remain confidential. This makes Fabric a protocol of choice for industries like financial services, insurance, and supply chain management.

Supply Chains

Hyperledger Fabric networks can increase transparency and traceability of transactions within the network. This transparency can be used to monitor real-time location data, limit fraud and counterfeit goods, and track ESG efforts.

Digital Assets

Complex multi-party business networks built on Fabric can easily tokenize assets, transact instantly, share data, and eliminate cumbersome paperwork as financial business flows are automated.

Insurance

Moving insurance transactions to blockchain can eliminate fraud, automate claim processing, and digitize legacy systems. Hyperledger Fabric also allows stakeholders to automate Know Your Customer (KYC) processes via smart contracts.
Why Kaleido

Everything You Need to Build Enterprise-Grade Blockchain and Digital Asset Solutions on Hyperledger Besu

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Kaleido's blockchain platform makes it radically simple for businesses to create complete web3 networks and applications. With just a few clicks, you can launch a blockchain network, deploy it globally, set up governance, and start plugging in familiar services.

Quickly Launch Blockchain
Networks

Launch blockchain networks in minutes
Choose from leading protocols including Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger Fabric, and more
Select permissioned chains, appchains,  sidechains, or consortium chains
Deploy on AWS, Azure or on-prem
Stand up nodes worldwide in regions of your choice

Simplify Development to Get to
Production Fast

Access 40+ plug-and-play services for wallets, key management, storage, data, and more
Automate management and deployment with our fully API-enabled platform
Turn any smart contract into familiar APIs with our smart contract API generator
Make digital assets, NFTs, and consortia easy with our dedicated solutions
Mint, manage, and burn tokens at scale with robust tooling

All Backed by Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure and Support

Modern cloud scale architecture
Built-in high availability and disaster recovery
ISO 27k and SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
Integrate seamlessly with existing internal systems
Open source tech and no vendor lockin
24x7 support and SLAs

Use Cases

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Decentralized finance

Make AML & KYC instant and automated with verified identities
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Digital onboarding

Verify the identity of users remotely and securely with immutable IDs

Healthcare applications

Transfer data, verify IDs, and reduce administrative costs with pluggable DID solutions

Self-sovereign ID

Allow people to fully own and control access to their data with immutable identity

Voting and elections

Eliminate fraud with secure and transparent voting processes that are free manipulation

Loyalty and rewards

Simplify reward and loyalty programs with automated and verified connections to customers

Build Advanced Web3 Applications

Businesses reach production faster when they combine Avalanche Subnets with the full suite of web3 development tools offered on the Kaleido platform.

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Web3 Gaming

Design in-game assets and map wallets to users more easily
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NFT Platforms

Mint and manage millions of non-fungible tokens on a dedicated chain
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Decentralized Finance

Create new financial products and attract customers at scale
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Digital Asset Collectibles

Build loyalty through unique assets and monetize them on the chain of your choice
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Asset Tokenization

Tokenize real-world assets and build marketplaces that drive revenue

Micro-economies

Form communities around your brand usings peer-to-peer transactions

Build Advanced Web3 Applications

When you launch Polygon Supernets on Kaleido, you access the unique scaling solutions Polygon has to offer and an array of pluggable tools to mint tokens, create assets, and monitor activity—making it easier than ever to stand up ambitious web3 apps.

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NFT Platforms

Create and manage a large number of non-fungible tokens in fully-owned experiences
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Asset Tokenization

Digitize assets at scale with automated governance and risk management
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Web3 Gaming

Build new markets around in-game assets and drive player retention
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Digital Asset Collectibles

Create one-of-a-kind assets and publish them to the marketplace of your choice
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Decentralized Finance

Manage, monitor, and move assets in both public and private ecosystems

Micro-economies

Empower peer-to-peer transactions with no limits on throughput

Enterprise Use Cases Run Better on Kaleido

Quorum is a protocol of choice for industries like financial services, insurance, and supply chain management where enterprise-grade.

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Common Questions about Hyperledger Besu

What is Hyperledger Besu?

Hyperledger Besu is an open-source, Ethereum-compatible blockchain protocol maintained and supported by the Hyperledger Foundation. It can be run on either public or private networks and is designed to be scalable, flexible, and secure, making it a popular choice for businesses looking to build and deploy blockchain dapps.

Hyperledger Besu is fully EVM-compatible, which means it can run all existing Ethereum dApps and smart contracts. It also supports various Ethereum consensus algorithms, including Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Authority (PoA). In addition, Hyperledger Besu provides a range of advanced features and tools, such as permissioning and privacy, that are useful for customizing the blockchain to meet specific business needs.

Hyperledger Besu is widely used in the enterprise blockchain space and has been adopted by a number of major companies across a variety of use cases, including supply chain management, financial services, and digital identity.

Is Hyperledger Besu free?

Yes, Hyperledger Besu is a free and open-source software project developed and maintained by the Hyperledger Foundation. It is released under the Apache 2.0 license, which allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software for any purpose. You can download and install the latest version of Hyperledger Besu on the Besu Github.

Even though Hyperledger Besu itself is free, any application built with Besu will need to be deployed before it can be widely used in a production environment. Kaleido's platform makes it easy to deploy a Besu based solution across clouds and geographies, while also providing a full suite of tools that simplify Besu development, helping you to build faster.

What are the benefits of Hyperledger Besu?

The main benefits of using Hyperledger Besu include:

  1. Ethereum compatibility: Hyperledger Besu is fully Ethereum-compatible, which means it can run all existing Ethereum dApps and smart contracts. This makes it easy for developers who are already familiar with the Ethereum platform to build and deploy dApps on Hyperledger Besu.
  2. Advanced features and tools: Hyperledger Besu provides a range of advanced features and tools, such as permissioning and privacy, that can be used to customize the blockchain to meet specific business requirements. This makes it a versatile platform for building and deploying dApps for a wide range of use cases.
  3. Choice of consensus algorithms: Hyperledger Besu supports various Ethereum consensus algorithms, including Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Authority (PoA). This gives developers flexibility in choosing the most appropriate consensus algorithm for their dApp or smart contract.
  4. Scalability: Hyperledger Besu is designed to be scalable, which means it can handle a large number of transactions and users without experiencing performance issues. This makes it a suitable platform for building and deploying dApps for use by large organizations or for use in high-volume transactions.
  5. Security: Hyperledger Besu is designed to be secure, with a number of built-in security features to protect against attacks and unauthorized access. This makes it a reliable platform for building and deploying dApps that handle sensitive or proprietary data.

What is the difference between Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric?

Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric are both designed to support Enterprise blockchain applications, but the key difference between them is that Besu is an Ethereum client and Fabric is not. This means that Besu is fully EVM-compatible and supports both public and private networks. Fabric only supports private networks, and executes business logic via Chaincode rather than smart contracts.