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Amazon Managed Blockchain

Amazon Managed Blockchain is a fully managed service that allows customers to create and manage scalable blockchain networks using popular open-source frameworks such as Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum. It makes it easy for businesses to set up, operate, and scale blockchain networks with just a few clicks.

Here are some of the key features and benefits of Amazon Managed Blockchain:

Fully Managed Service: Amazon Managed Blockchain is a fully managed service that takes care of the heavy lifting associated with setting up and managing blockchain networks. This includes deploying and configuring nodes, managing network membership, and maintaining the infrastructure.

Scalability: Amazon Managed Blockchain is designed to scale to meet the needs of enterprise-grade blockchain applications. Customers can create networks with thousands of nodes, and the service automatically scales up or down to handle changes in network traffic.

Integration with AWS Services: Amazon Managed Blockchain integrates with other AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon CloudWatch, and Amazon CloudTrail, making it easy to build end-to-end blockchain solutions.

Open-Source Frameworks: Amazon Managed Blockchain supports popular open-source blockchain frameworks such as Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum. This allows customers to use existing blockchain applications and tools, as well as to benefit from the extensive developer communities around these frameworks.

Security and Compliance: Amazon Managed Blockchain provides a range of security features, including network isolation, encryption of data at rest and in transit, and secure identity and access management. It also helps customers meet compliance requirements by providing audit trails, tamper-evident logs, and configurable network policies.

Pay-as-you-go Pricing: Amazon Managed Blockchain offers a pay-as-you-go pricing model, allowing customers to pay only for the resources they use. There are no upfront fees or minimum commitments.

Overall, Amazon Managed Blockchain is a powerful service that can help businesses take advantage of the benefits of blockchain technology without the complexity and cost of managing their own infrastructure. It provides a range of features and benefits that can make it easier to create, manage, and scale blockchain networks, and integrate them with other AWS services

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