besu-eth/besu
An enterprise-grade Java-based, Apache 2.0 licensed Ethereum client https://github.com/besu-eth/besu/wiki observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
99/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 98
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 22
- age_days: 2555
- days_rel: 14
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 30
Adoption not part of the score
1830 stars · 1111 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Besu is an enterprise-grade, Apache 2.0 licensed Ethereum execution client written in Java, compatible with Ethereum Mainnet and public testnets under proof-of-stake. It also supports private permissioned networks using QBFT or IBFT 2.0 proof-of-authority consensus and includes a modular plugin framework for customization.
Use cases
- run an ethereum mainnet node
- operate a permissioned private blockchain network
- set up a qbft proof-of-authority consortium chain
- pair an execution client with a consensus client for staking
- extend an ethereum client with custom plugins
- run an evm-compatible node for enterprise
- deploy a private testnet for smart contract development
When to choose
- you need a mainnet-compatible Ethereum execution client in Java
- you run enterprise or consortium permissioned networks with QBFT/IBFT 2.0
- you want an Apache 2.0 licensed client without GPL constraints
- you need a plugin framework to customize client behavior without forking
When to avoid
- you need a consensus client - Besu must be paired with one like Teku
- you prefer lightweight clients like Geth/Nethermind in other languages
- you lack JVM operational expertise or hardware for a full node
Facets
application · maturity stable
p2p rpc plugin-system developer-tools blockchain microservices self-hosted jvm windows cli ethereum-client execution-client evm permissioned-networks qbft proof-of-stake smart-contracts web3 cryptocurrency linux macos docker
5 sources
- readme: https://github.com/besu-eth/besu · fetched 2026-08-28 · 4da5ebea0e1a
- homepage: https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/projects/besu · fetched 2026-08-29 · 1032001da5e3
- site_page: https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/about · fetched 2026-08-29 · 2f68092a9e4c
- site_page: https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/about/contact · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8148cf52057d
- site_page: https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/about/charter · fetched 2026-08-29 · cdc1ed5fa9c0
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| besu-eth/besu | main | 99 |
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