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Hyperledger Blockchain Project Grows to 44 Members
The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger project has added seven new members to its open-source "business blockchain" effort.
By Pete Rizzo
Updated Dec 11, 2022, 7:31 p.m. Published Jun 22, 2016, 1:19 p.m.
Make us preferred on GoogleThe Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger project has added seven new members to its open-source "business blockchain" effort.
New members announced today include blockchain technology firms BitSE, MonetaGo and Norbloc, along with Moscow Exchange, Russia’s largest exchange group.
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The announcement finds Hyperledger opening up to new international technology members, with China-based Belink Technologies and Onchain joining the effort as well.
For more details, read the full press releasehttps://www.hyperledger.org/news/announcement/2016/06/hyperledger-projects-maintains-strong-momentum-new-members.
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