Chapter 6
Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger
IN THIS CHAPTER
Uncovering Hyperledger Foundation
Discovering key Hyperledger projects
Building an asset tracking platform
Creating chaincode smart contracts
Hyperledger is a foundation that supports a community of software developers and technology enthusiasts who are building industry standards for blockchain frameworks and platforms. Hyperledger’s work is crucial because they’re creating blockchain technology that fits the needs of businesses. Cryptocurrencies on public blockchains have regulatory implications and liabilities that prevent many companies from utilizing these networks. Hyperledger has many of the same benefits of public blockchain technology but operates without a cryptocurrency. With big supporters such as Intel and IBM, Hyperledger is the “trusted” deployment platform for enterprise teams.
Hyperledger and its unique project are growing every day. As of this writing, it has 190 member companies and several blockchain applications. Hyperledger’s first few projects include Fabric, Iroha, and Sawtooth. These are frameworks ...
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