Hedera
The trust layer of the internet.
Overview
Hedera is a decentralized public network where anyone can build secure, fair applications with near real-time finality. The platform is owned and governed by a council of the world's leading organizations including Avery Dennison, Boeing, Dentons, Deutsche Telekom, DLA Piper, EDF, eftpos, FIS (WorldPay), Google, IBM, LG Electronics, Magalu, Nomura, Shinhan Bank, Standard Bank Group, Swirlds, Tata Communications, Ubisoft, University College London (UCL), Wipro, and Zain Group.
✨ Key Features
- Hashgraph Consensus
- Fast Transaction Speeds (10,000+ TPS)
- Low, Predictable Fees
- Fair Ordering of Transactions
- Gossip-about-Gossip Protocol
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Hashgraph consensus algorithm (asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance)
- Governed by a council of leading global enterprises
- High performance and low, stable fees
Unique Value: Hedera offers a fast, fair, and secure public network with a stable governance model provided by a council of leading global organizations, making it a trusted platform for enterprise-grade decentralized applications.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Coupon Bureau's real-time coupon tracking system
- Atma.io's connected product cloud
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications requiring full decentralization from the outset due to the governed council model
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike many other public blockchains, Hedera's governance by a council of large enterprises provides a level of stability and trust that is attractive to businesses. Its hashgraph consensus also offers performance advantages in terms of speed and fair ordering.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Users pay small transaction fees.
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