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README.md
Hyperledger Fabric
Overview
Hyperledger Fabric is a Graduated project under the Hyperledger umbrella, designed for distributed ledger solutions. Its modular architecture provides high levels of confidentiality, resiliency, flexibility, and scalability. Hyperledger Fabric allows for pluggable implementations of various components, accommodating the complexities of different economic ecosystems.
This platform offers a uniquely elastic and extensible architecture, setting it apart from other blockchain solutions. Building on a fully-vetted, open-source framework, Hyperledger Fabric is an ideal starting point for enterprise blockchain initiatives.
Releases
Hyperledger Fabric provides periodic releases with new features and improvements. Certain releases are designated as Long-Term Support (LTS), ensuring that important fixes are backported during overlap periods.
Current LTS Release:
- v2.5.x
Historic LTS Releases:
- v2.2.x (maintenance ended February 2024)
- v1.4.x (maintenance ended April 2021)
For complete release notes, visit the GitHub releases page.
Documentation and Getting Started
To familiarize yourself with Hyperledger Fabric, visit our comprehensive online documentation:
- Getting Started with v2.5
- Previous Versions
We recommend that first-time users start with the Getting Started section to understand the components and basic transaction flow.
Contributing
We welcome contributions to Hyperledger Fabric in various forms. There’s always plenty to do! Check our contribution guidelines for more details on how to get involved.
Community
Engage with the Hyperledger community:
- Hyperledger Community Meetup
- Mailing Lists and Archives
- Discord Chat
- Issue Tracking
License
Hyperledger Fabric source code is available under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (Apache-2.0), and documentation files are under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-4.0).