IBM Blockchain Platform
Discover how the leading open-source blockchain for business platform is transforming companies, driving growth and creating new business models
IBM’s commitment to Hyperledger Fabric
At Hyperledger Global Forum 2021, IBM rededicated its commitment to open-source Hyperledger Fabric. Watch the event replay and learn from experts as they discuss the IBM R&D contribution.
Overview
Decision makers in business are increasingly looking to blockchain technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and reduce risks. Blockchain creates synergies among multiple, permissioned organizations, which enables you to create entirely new, higher value business models. Building on the software and interface of the IBM Blockchain Platform gives you the flexibility, speed, and power you need to deliver on the promise of blockchain.
Benefits
Proven dependability
You’ll want to build on a proven blockchain platform that’s already successful across industries, with multiple use cases already in production. Our platform is recognized as an industry leader by IDC, Everest Group, Juniper Research, HFS Research, and BRG among others. And our 24x7x365 support stands tested and ready.
Fast path to productivity and ROI
To get started quickly, you could join existing client networks that are already up and running. But if you have unique needs, we can help you co-create a new network to meet those needs. Once you’re on a network, our tutorials, and advanced developer and operator productivity tools can help reduce your time to value.
Enabled for growth and flexibility
As your network grows, you can easily add other organizations with different on-premises IT infrastructures, using advanced governance tools that makes inviting and adding them easy. And our multi-cloud capability means you can add users running on any third-party cloud environment.
Open by design to prevent vendor lock-in
IBM Blockchain Platform is built on the open source, community-based Hyperledger Fabric platform from the Linux Foundation. With an open source code base, support for on-premises infrastructures, and the option to use third-party clouds, you avoid the restriction of vendor lock-in.
Answers to your blockchain questions
Decision maker FAQ
The answers to top questions, including: Why use a blockchain platform? Why Hyperledger Fabric? Why permissioned blockchain? Public or private? And more…
The Founder’s Handbook
Blockchain brings organizations together. Learn how other network founders have successfully launched their collaborations.
Blockchain interoperability
Explore opportunities for interoperability between permissioned and public blockchains with the IBM Blockchain Platform and Hedera Hashgraph consensus mechanism.
Build on the leading blockchain platform
Get an in-depth look at developer tools, pricing, product tours, customer reviews and documentation for the IBM Blockchain Platform, the leading blockchain open source for business — interoperable and available anywhere for enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Use cases
Oil and gas
Vertrax is ushering in a bold new era of transparency and trust for their oil and gas supply chain customers using the IBM Blockchain Platform to help everyone realize blockchain’s transformative benefits.
Trade finance
Fifteen European banks have collaborated on we.trade, a blockchain network that’s transforming trade finance — and even trade itself — for small- and medium-sized buyers and sellers.
Supply chain transparency
IBM Blockchain Transparent Supply enables you to create a blockchain ecosystem to share data with your supply chain partners, for transactions that are more efficient and built on trust.
Letters of guarantee
You can speed the bank guarantee process by eliminating excessive paperwork and increasing visibility end to end with a blockchain solution that helps prevent fraud and forgery.
Blockchain for reconciliation
Learn how to accelerate invoice reconciliation and dispute processing, reduce manual processes, and reduce the cost of reserves held for dispute resolution by using blockchain.
Reopening venues with contactless ticketing
With secure and contactless digital ticketing using blockchain, venues can remotely issue tickets to minimize in-person interactions, while better understanding who is actually attending shows.
Nuarca transforms proxy voting using blockchain
A blockchain voting network solution based on the IBM Blockchain Platform enables objecting beneficial owners and their votes to be immediately represented within the proxy voting cycle.
Blockchain consulting and services
IBM Blockchain Services
You need more than a great idea to achieve blockchain success. Learn how to tap into outcome-driven network design principles to enable your business transformation.
Blockchain for industries
Industry leaders are using IBM Blockchain to remove friction, build trust and unlock new value. Select your segment to see how.
Resources
IBM Support for Hyperledger Fabric
IBM is a founding member of the Hyperledger open-source community and now brings you support for the leading blockchain open-source for business, with SLAs and 24x7 support.
Automating multiparty business processes with blockchain smart contracts
Blockchain provides trust and audit trail. Explore how AI in blockchain through automation can be deployed in a multiparty environment.
Your potential ROI in financial services
Discover the positive impact Forrester says IBM Blockchain can have on your business. Report includes a financial model framework and a sample organization calculation.
Blockchain use cases
Be inspired by how innovators are transforming their businesses through use cases built on the IBM Blockchain Platform. You can join an existing blockchain network or work with us to create your own.
Discover new opportunities as an IBM Business Partner
The IBM Blockchain Ecosystem can help you promote and enhance your existing blockchain solution. Access new audiences as an IBM Business Partner and accelerate your path to new markets.
Watch our latest webinars with leading blockchain innovators
Learn how IBM clients and business partners are using blockchain to transform consumer confidence, food safety, sustainability and more. Then see how artists interpret their innovations in Blockparty webinar.
Next steps
¹ Please note: Red Hat OpenShift is not included with purchase of IBM Blockchain Platform.