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# Projects using Besu

This page highlights a selection of projects and organizations using Besu.

## Block explorers

The following block explorers are compatible with Besu:

- [Blockscout](https://github.com/blockscout/blockscout#readme) - Blockscout is an open-source block explorer
  that supports networks running Besu.
  See the [project documentation](https://docs.blockscout.com/) for setup instructions.

- [Chainlens Blockchain Explorer](https://www.web3labs.com/chainlens) - Chainlens is a block explorer and analytics
  platform for public and private EVM networks.
  You can include Chainlens when generating a Besu network using the Developer Quickstart.
  See [how to use Chainlens](/private-networks/how-to/monitor/chainlens).

## Blockchains

The following EVM blockchains use Besu:

- [Hedera](https://hedera.com/) - Hedera nodes use the Besu EVM client library as an execution layer.
  This was adopted in [HIP-26](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-26).
  See [Hyperledger Besu EVM on Hedera](https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/core-concepts/smart-contracts/deploying-smart-contracts#hyperledger-besu-evm-on-hedera)
  for more information.

- [Linea](https://linea.build/) - Linea, a zkEVM Layer 2 network, uses Linea Besu, a Besu distribution with
  Linea-specific plugins, as its execution client.
  See the [Linea Besu node guide](https://docs.linea.build/network/how-to/run-a-node/linea-besu) for setup
  instructions.

## Financial infrastructure

The following financial institutions and networks use Besu:

- [Swift](https://www.swift.com/) - Swift's blockchain-based shared ledger for 24/7 cross-border payments uses an
  EVM-compatible architecture based on Besu.
  See the
  [Swift announcement](https://www.swift.com/news-events/news/swifts-blockchain-based-shared-ledger-progresses-mvp-implementation)
  for more information.

- [Citi](https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/citi-token-services-for-cash) - Citi uses Besu for its
  Integrated Digital Assets Platform and Citi Token Services for Cash.
  See the
  [Citi case study](https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/case-studies/citi-transforms-transaction-banking-services-with-besu)
  from LF Decentralized Trust for more information.

- [DTCC](https://www.dtcc.com/) - DTCC's digital collateral management platform is built on Besu.
  See the
  [DTCC announcement](https://www.dtcc.com/news/2025/april/02/dtcc-announces-new-platform-for-tokenized-real-time-collateral-management)
  for more information.

## Public-sector networks

The following government and public-sector blockchain networks use Besu:

- [EBSI (European Blockchain Services Infrastructure)](https://hub.ebsi.eu/) - The European Union's cross-border
  infrastructure for public services is built using Besu.
  See the
  [EBSI case study](https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/case-studies/establishing-a-new-foundation-for-trust-how-besu-helps-governments-meet-citizen-needs-while-rebuilding-credibility)
  from LF Decentralized Trust for more information.

- [LACChain](https://www.lacchain.net/) - This permissioned public blockchain ecosystem for Latin America and the
  Caribbean is built using Besu.
  See the [LACChain case study](https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/case-studies/lacchain-case-study) from LF
  Decentralized Trust for more information.

- [Rede Blockchain Brasil (RBB)](https://redeblockchainbrasil.org/) - This national transparency initiative for
  Brazil's public sector is built using Besu.
  See the
  [RBB case study](https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/case-studies/establishing-a-new-foundation-for-trust-how-besu-helps-governments-meet-citizen-needs-while-rebuilding-credibility)
  from LF Decentralized Trust for more information.