IBM Blockchain

IBM Blockchain is a commercial deployment of blockchain technology developed by IBM. It's built on top of Hyperledger Fabric, which is an open-source blockchain framework hosted by the Linux Foundation. IBM Blockchain emphasizes security, transparency, and efficiency, and is designed to be used in enterprise environments.

Key Features of IBM Blockchain:

• Security: It leverages the security features of Hyperledger Fabric, including channel architecture and private data collections, which help in maintaining confidentiality and integrity of the data.
• Scalability: IBM Blockchain is designed to scale efficiently in large enterprise settings.
• Interoperability: It supports integration with existing systems and data, which is crucial for businesses that need to work across different platforms and environments.
• Smart Contracts: Utilizes chaincode (Hyperledger Fabric's term for smart contracts) to automate processes and encode business rules.

Use Cases:

IBM Blockchain has been applied in various industries including supply chain, finance, healthcare, and government. For example, it has been used to track the provenance of goods in supply chains, manage financial transactions securely, and maintain health records confidentially.

IBM continues to invest in its blockchain solutions, aiming to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology in mainstream business applications.