Hyperledger Besu Networks
Deploy Hyperledger Besu Networks in Minutes
Launch enterprise-grade Hyperledger Besu networks with EVM compatibility, AI-powered smart contract development, and enterprise privacy features. Deploy public or private Ethereum-compatible networks instantly.
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Your Besu network is lost in configuration complexity
Weeks setting up validators and nodes, months developing smart contracts, complex consensus configuration. Your enterprise Ethereum project is drowning in technical debt while competitors ship faster.
Weeks configuring validators
Complex consensus setup
Months coding contracts
Privacy configuration nightmare
Still not production-ready
Besu network in minutes
AI-generated smart contracts
Enterprise privacy built-in
EVM-compatible instantly
Production-ready Besu
How Besu Works
Deploy Enterprise Hyperledger Besu Networks Effortlessly
# Deploy ChainLaunch (installs Docker, binary, and starts the server)
curl -fsSL https://chainlaunch.dev/deploy.sh | bash
# Create Besu testnet with IBFT 2.0 consensus
export CHAINLAUNCH_API_URL=http://localhost:8100/api/v1
chainlaunch testnet besu \
--name enterprise-besu \
--consensus ibft2 \
--validators 4 \
--bootnodes 2 \
--enable-privacy \
--network-id 1337 \
--gas-limit 10000000
# Network ready with:
# - 4 Validator nodes (IBFT 2.0)
# - 2 Bootnode nodes
# - Privacy features enabled
# - EVM-compatible network
# - Custom network ID and gas limitBesu Features
Everything you need for enterprise Hyperledger Besu networks
AI-Powered Smart Contract Development
Generate production-ready Solidity smart contracts instantly with AI assistance. Test in isolated EVM sandboxes before deployment.
EVM Compatibility
Full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility allowing you to run existing Ethereum dApps and smart contracts seamlessly.
Enterprise Privacy Features
Built-in privacy groups, private transactions, and confidential smart contracts for enterprise-grade data protection.
Consensus Algorithm Support
Support for multiple consensus algorithms including IBFT 2.0, Clique (PoA), and Ethash for different network requirements.
Real-time Network Monitoring
Monitor validator performance, transaction throughput, gas usage, and network health with comprehensive dashboards.
Enterprise Security & Compliance
Built-in security best practices, permissioning, and compliance features for regulated enterprise environments.
Rapid Network Deployment
Deploy complete Besu networks with validators, bootnodes, and privacy features in minutes instead of weeks.
Smart Contract Analytics
Deep insights into contract execution, gas optimization, and transaction patterns across your Besu network.
Cross-Chain Connectivity
Connect your Besu network with other blockchain networks and traditional systems through standardized APIs.
Achievements
Our Journey of Innovation
Featured on LFDT Web
Recognized by the Linux Foundation for Digital Transformation
Gala Hackathon Winner
First place in the prestigious Gala Blockchain Hackathon
Community Meetup Host
Organized successful blockchain developer meetups worldwide
5 Years in Business
Trusted by enterprises for half a decade of blockchain innovation
New Fabric X Support
Upcoming support for the latest Hyperledger Fabric X release
Cross-Chain integration
Seamless interoperability between Fabric, Besu, and more.
Plan Comparison
Free vs Pro: What's the difference?
Compare the features and capabilities between our Free and Pro plans to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Basic AI features
Core AI capabilities for basic blockchain operations
Advanced AI tools
Advanced AI-powered analytics and automation
Community support
Community-based support channels
Priority support (9/5)
Priority support during business hours
Core functionality
Essential blockchain development features
Priority updates
Early access to new features and updates
Self-hosted
Deploy and manage on your own infrastructure
Enhanced audit logs
Comprehensive audit logging for compliance and security monitoring
RBAC + 2FA
Role-based access control with two-factor authentication
Local key management
Basic local key storage and management
Hashicorp Vault support
Enterprise-grade key management with Hashicorp Vault integration
Basic plugin support
Core plugin functionality
Plugin metrics
Advanced metrics and monitoring for plugin performance
Federated metrics
Cross-network metrics aggregation and analysis
Advanced analytics
Comprehensive analytics and reporting tools
Enterprise security
Enhanced security features for enterprise environments
Feature
- Basic AI featuresCore AI capabilities for basic blockchain operations
- Advanced AI toolsAdvanced AI-powered analytics and automation
- Community supportCommunity-based support channels
- Priority support (9/5)Priority support during business hours
- Core functionalityEssential blockchain development features
- Priority updatesEarly access to new features and updates
- Self-hostedDeploy and manage on your own infrastructure
- Enhanced audit logsComprehensive audit logging for compliance and security monitoring
- RBAC + 2FARole-based access control with two-factor authentication
- Local key managementBasic local key storage and management
- Hashicorp Vault supportEnterprise-grade key management with Hashicorp Vault integration
- Basic plugin supportCore plugin functionality
- Plugin metricsAdvanced metrics and monitoring for plugin performance
- Federated metricsCross-network metrics aggregation and analysis
- Advanced analyticsComprehensive analytics and reporting tools
- Enterprise securityEnhanced security features for enterprise environments
Free
Pro
Pricing
Simple pricing for everyone.
Choose an affordable plan that's packed with the best features for engaging your audience, creating customer loyalty, and driving sales.
Open Source
Self-host on your own infrastructure. Full API access.
- Unlimited networks
- Fabric & Besu support
- Web UI + CLI + REST API
- Community support
- Self-hosted
PoC Starter
Managed cloud for PoC development. Running in 5 minutes.
- Everything in Open Source
- Managed infrastructure
- AI chaincode assistant
- Up to 4 nodes
- Deploy in 5 minutes
GrowthMost Popular
Multiple networks with enterprise features.
- Everything in PoC Starter
- Up to 20 nodes
- RBAC & SSO
- Automated backups
- Network templates
- Priority support
Enterprise
Production-grade with dedicated resources and SLA.
- Everything in Growth
- Dedicated vCPUs
- HashiCorp Vault
- Audit logging & compliance
- Block explorer & analytics
- SLA guarantee (4-hour response)
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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