Hyperledger Launch Blockchain Integration & Interoperability Framework – “Hyperledger Cactus”

Hyperledger Cactus, a blockchain interoperability and integration framework jointly developed by Accenture and Fujitsu, has been formally approved as the next project that will be added to the “Hyperledger Greenhouse”.

The Greenhouse is a suite of open-source frameworks and tools hosted by Hyperledger.

Hyperledger Cactus is an enterprise-grade framework that would allow users to transact across multiple blockchains. Because there is no one best solution for all blockchain use-cases, cross-chain interoperability has become a matter of priority for the blockchain community.

Why blockchains need to be interoperable

The rapid expansion of the blockchain space presents many opportunities but also risks for early adopters. For example, platforms used by early adopters may get “leapfrogged” by other technology or they may have to conduct business in an eco-system that is using a different blockchain solution.

There are also blockchain solutions that are more suited to particular use cases. One blockchain may have the attributes required to execute small cross-border transactions, while another might be focused on storing large amounts of value.

For these reasons, it’s imperative that blockchains are able to communicate with each other. In the words of the Hyperledger Foundation:

Cactus currently supports several of the major enterprise-grade blockchains in use today, including Hyperledger’s own Besu and Fabric, as well as JP Morgan’s Quorum and R3’s Corda. Developers aim to add support for other blockchains in the future.

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For a more detailed explanation of Hyperledger Cactus and what it aims to achieve in terms of interoperability and cross-chain integration, you can read the whitepaper.