Getting Started with Blockchain - IBM Blockchain

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Develop and test with ease

Deploy a Hyperledger Fabric network with one click and use our extensive, lightweight toolkit that includes everything you need to code, test and deploy blockchain applications.

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IBM Blockchain Platform Redpaper

Learn how to develop a blockchain for business network with the IBM Blockchain Platform in this step-by-step paper that takes you through starting, testing and moving applications to production.

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Deploy where it makes sense for you

With the IBM Blockchain Platform, you have a choice of deploying on IBM Cloud, a private cloud (even on-premises), or other cloud environments such as AWS.

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Start with $500 in credits

Begin your IBM Blockchain development journey today. Run demos, customize use cases and start driving value for your enterprise. This one-time credit will cover membership fee and two peers for one month in default configuration.

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The IBM Blockchain Platform difference

Simplified network deployment

Use the IBM Blockchain Platform’s unique ability to specify network parameters and automatically launch the ordering service.

Invite members in seconds

It takes just five seconds to invite members to your network with the IBM Blockchain Platform compared to 20 minutes per instance without it.

Develop and deploy smart contracts with ease

Install and instantiate smart contracts across the network with just one click compared to 10 minutes per smart contract, per peer.

Develop breakthrough applications

Leverage the Hyperledger Fabric SDK, AI, IoT, data analytics, integration capabilities and innovative applications for your blockchain network.

Easy network management

Manage members, privacy channels and smart contracts through an easy-to-use UI. No advanced skills required.

Easy migration with best-in-security

Rolling migration and 99.999% availability provided under the covers to accelerate deployment. Rely on secure containers and the highest enterprise-grade security available with our Enterprise Plan.

Complete 24x7x365 IBM support for Hyperledger Fabric’s open source code as well as the entire IBM Blockchain Platform stack is available.

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Developer tools for you

Try our online playground

Test drive blockchain to see how to turn business logic into code. Now any programmer can become a blockchain developer with ease.

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Read our Quick Start Guide

In IBM Blockchain 101, you'll review key concepts about developing a blockchain for business network with our Starter Plan or other methods.

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Access development tools and tutorials

Develop and test in a complete local dev environment with Hyperledger Fabric, CLI tools, IDE extension, a REST server and app generator.

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More to get started now

Learn how to simplify your journey of developing, governing and operating a value-producing network in this in-depth overview, then choose the right purchase option for your needs.

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