Type: Distributed ledger software
Besu is an open source Ethereum execution client written in Java and licensed under Apache 2.0. It runs on Ethereum Mainnet and public testnets using proof-of-stake consensus. It also supports private (permissioned) networks using proof-of-authority consensus (QBFT or IBFT 2.0) for enterprise and consortium environments. Besu includes a modular plugin framework that lets organizations adapt the client to specialized requirements without maintaining a custom fork.
Visit the Besu documentation to install, configure, and run Besu. Explore Projects using Besu for example real-world use cases. To connect with the community or contribute to the project, join the Besu channels on the LFDT Discord, or read the Besu wiki.
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