IBM Blockchain Platform allows users to build, operate, and grow blockchain networks in heterogeneous environments. It provides advanced tooling for developers to quickly build and deploy networks using Hyperledger Fabric. The platform can be deployed on IBM Cloud for a managed service or on-premises for more flexibility. IBM is a leader in enterprise blockchain with over 100 production networks and expertise in various industries.

1. IBM Blockchain Platform Explained
An Introduction to the IBM Blockchain Platform
V2.02, 6 June 2019
Lennart Frantzell
alf@us.ibm.com
Blockchain Explained Series
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Solutions Explained
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What’s New

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What is blockchain?
§ Blockchain lets you build a decentralized
business network
§ Blockchain builds on basic business concepts
§ Business networks connect businesses
§ Participants with Identity
§ Assets flow over business networks
§ Transactions describe asset exchange
§ Contracts underpin transactions
§ The ledger is a log of transactions
§ IBM Blockchain Platform allows you to
build, operate and grow blockchain networks
in heterogeneous environments

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IBM has a long provenance
with blockchain…
Aug 2015
IBM starts developing first prototype of blockchain technology (Open Blockchain); first client engagements
Feb 2016
IBM becomes a founding member of Linux Foundation Hyperledger; donates code and intellectual property
Jun 2016
IBM opens first blockchain garages for clients; Hyperledger Fabric v0.6 released
Dec 2016
Number of IBM blockchain client engagements now totals over 400
Feb 2018
IBM Blockchain Starter Plan announced at THINK
Jul 2017
Fabric 1.0 released; IBM Blockchain announced soon after
Nov 2018
IBM introduces hybrid and multi-cloud networks
May 2019
IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud released

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IBM is the leader in enterprise blockchain technology
Only blockchain platform
that doesn’t lock you in to a
single vendor
Most advanced developer
and operator tools that make
network configuration simple
Only enterprise blockchain
platform with true multi-
cloud capabilities
IBM has more production
blockchain networks than
any other competitive
platform
IBMers are the undisputed
enterprise blockchain experts
We are the only provider of
end to end enterprise
blockchain services in the
industry

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IBM is making blockchain real for
business with cross-industry solutions
and over 100 active networks.
Trade
Finance
Universal
Payments
Global
Trade
Identity
Healthcare
Bank
Guarantees
Food
Government Distributed
Energy
Clearing &
Settlement
Provenance
Unlisted
Securities
Insurance

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IBM Blockchain Platform is a key part of IBM’s
Blockchain Strategy
Solutions
Services
Ecosystem
IBM Blockchain Platform
Collaborate
with services
teams from
ideation all the
way to
production
Tap into our diverse ecosystem to develop strategic
partnerships and create your competitive advantage
Solve critical industry challenges by building and
joining new business networks and applications
Build, operate and grow blockchain
networks in heterogeneous environments
A founding, premier member of Hyperledger, IBM is
committed to open source, standards & governance

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IBM Blockchain Platform
Build
Advanced tooling
allows you to quickly
build, operate and grow
blockchain networks
Operate Grow
IBM Cloud On-Premises Other clouds
Open technology
uses the popular
Hyperledger Fabric
distributed ledger
Deploy anywhere
fully managed, or flexible
deployment on-premises or
on other cloud vendors

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IBM Blockchain Platform: Deploy anywhere
§ IBM Blockchain Platform can be deployed wherever
you want
§ IBM Cloud for a fully IBM-managed service
§ On-premises for greater deployment flexibility
§ In other cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure)
§ Fully heterogeneous: different components can be
deployed in different environments
§ Caters for different vendor biases in the business
network and avoids lock-in
AWS
Azure
On-prem
IBM Cloud
IBP
IBP
IBP
IBP

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IBM Blockchain Platform’s advanced tooling:
Build
§ Comprehensive developer tools for smart
contracts and client applications, based on
the popular Visual Studio Code environment
§ Broad range of industry code samples and
tutorials; smart contracts in JavaScript,
TypeScript, Java and Go
§ Simplified DevOps allows you easily move
from development to test to production from a
single console

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§ Maintain complete control of your
blockchain: govern and operate ledgers,
channels, identities and other assets in one
intuitive console
§ Deploy only the blockchain components you
need and manage them - wherever they are
hosted
§ Support for highly available environments
and disaster recovery scenarios
IBM Blockchain Platform’s advanced tooling:
Operate

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§ Start small, pay as you grow for what you
use with no upfront investment and
upgrade easily through Kubernetes
§ Easily connect a single peer to multiple
industry networks
§ Connect to nodes running in any
environment (on-premises, public, hybrid
clouds)
IBM Blockchain Platform’s advanced tooling:
Grow

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1. Go to the IBM Cloud console
(cloud.ibm.com) and search
the catalog for blockchain
Starting with IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud

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2. Create your blockchain
service instance
1. Go to the IBM Cloud console
(cloud.ibm.com) and search
the catalog for blockchain
Starting with IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud

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2. Create your blockchain
service instance
1. Go to the IBM Cloud console
(cloud.ibm.com) and search
the catalog for blockchain
3. Create and attach an IBM
Kubernetes Service cluster
Starting with IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud

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1. Go to the IBM Cloud console
(cloud.ibm.com) and search
the catalog for blockchain 2. Create your blockchain
service instance
4. Launch blockchain console
3. Create and attach an IBM
Kubernetes Service cluster
Starting with IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud

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1. Go to the IBM Cloud console
(cloud.ibm.com) and search
the catalog for blockchain 2. Create your blockchain
service instance
4. Launch blockchain console
5. Success! Create or join networks,
scale, customize, add HA…
3. Create and attach an IBM
Kubernetes Service cluster
…and you’re on your way!
Starting with IBM Blockchain Platform on IBM Cloud

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IBM can help you make your blockchain a success
§ Every business is different!
§ IBM can help you with all stages of your
blockchain network, for example:
§ Discovery workshop
§ Hands-on workshops
§ First Projects
§ Architectural Review
§ Services and Support
§ Make use of the expertise located in the
Blockchain Labs and in other locations
worldwide

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Business Stakeholder Solution Architect Developer
§ Turn your blockchain
strategy into tangible
business outcomes.
§ Request a free Discovery
Workshop & talk to our
experts
§ Learn about blockchain
use-cases and references
§ Find out more about
existing blockchain
solutions
§ Join an existing network
§ Learn more about IBM
Blockchain Platform
§ Ready to start developing
and testing? Signup and try-
out the IBM Blockchain
Platform
Continuing your blockchain journey…
ibm.com/blockchain/platformibm.com/blockchain/use-casesibm.com/blockchain/services

19. IBM Confidential
• Expertise
• IBM hosts it for you
through its IBM Cloud
services
20
Ultimate Network
Control
A totally redesigned
management console
that lets you maintain
complete control of
your network
components, identities,
ledger, smart contracts
and data
Completely
Customizable
Deploy only the components
you need, and even connect a
single peer to multiple
networks, to quickly join other
industry networks
Same Environment
at Scale
What’s New
IBM Blockchain Platform is
designed to provide you with
best in class tools and
support at every level of
your blockchain maturity.
Now you can
move from
development to
test to
production in a
single
environment!
And our
VSCode
extension
creates a
seamless
integration
between smart
contract
development
and network
management

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@IBMBlockchain
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