Scala Blockchain
Java
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There are three important types of concepts,
BitcoinJ:
The name is very descriptive, don’t you think? If you have wondered how to create a bitcoin wallet and manage transactions between nodes, then you should give BitcoinJ. The project has a growing community and very good documentation, which makes it extremely lucrative for every developer. Of course, as most open source projects that try to gain popularity, it has limitations at the beginning. There are several known security issues aligned with open bugs and scalability problems. Still, it is extremely helpful if you want to understand how the Bitcoin protocol operates.
Web3j:
One word – Ethereum. It’s the second most talked-about cryptocurrency based on this cutting-edge technology. This Web3j project allows you to work with the Ethereum blockchain without the additional overhead of having to write your own integration code for the platform. Again, core features are creating a wallet; managing transactions, and this time, smart contract wrappers. Yes, you heard me – wrappers. Part of the Ethereum project is a special language called Solidity, which is a de-facto standard for creating smart contracts. Web3j’s smart contract wrappers are used if you want to avoid the underlying implementation details for working with smart contracts. If this is not enough for you as a developer, I need to tell you that Web3j is reactive. Good documentation along with plenty of examples makes web3j my personal favourite.
HyperLedger Fabric:
HyperLedger Fabric is where enterprise meets blockchain. The Linux Foundation’s framework intended as a backbone for developing blockchain solutions. This, my friends, should be considered a powerful tool no matter whether you want to create a simple PoC or a production application. The project is actively under development from the Linux Foundation members. Its main focus is on creating and managing smart contracts. Key features are:
- Managing channels for sharing confidential information
- Endorsement policies for transactions
- Consistent delivery of transactions to peers in the network
If you include HyperLedger Fabric in your software blockchain stack, then my advice is to get familiar with the other HyperLedger projects. Depending on your needs, you can select various HyperLedger projects that will guarantee a coherent, scalable, and easy-to-maintain blockchain infrastructure. For many people, blockchain will transform the whole Internet.
Scala Blockchain develops and delivers blockchain solutions for a multi-faceted business environment in Java programming language; With a strong team of Java experts and tech personal we strive to offer the best in class solutions and services.
