Global Networks: Hedera

BLK MOON
2 min readJan 21, 2023

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Hedera went live in 2018 and deploys hashgraph technology, in place of blockchain.

Hedera Features include:

  • Network speeds 10x faster than many traditional blockchains
  • Low and predictable fees
  • Carbon negative footprint
  • Native Token, HBAR

Hedera is:

  • Open Source
  • Built by The Community
  • Supported by The Hedera Foundation (non-profit) through grants and a team of industry experts
  • Governed by The Governing Council comprised of global enterprises and organizations including Google, LG, Avery Dennison, IBM, Ubisoft, DLA Piper and University College London

Network Governance:

  • 27 Governing Council members with a maximum of 39 in the future.
  • Governing Council members deploy and maintain network nodes which control the software that powers the network.
  • HBAR token holders may stake their tokens with a governing entity of their choice, transferring influence over the network to the entity of choice. In return, token holders are rewarded in HBARs at a rate of no more than 6%.

Current Hedera use cases include:

  • Identity Solutions
  • Healthcare Record Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
  • Automation
  • Surveillance
  • Supply Chain Solutions
  • Metaverse Applications

In addition to staking, the HBAR token is used to pay for network fees and services.

Hedera supports NFTs and offers a unique and innovative approach to Smart Contracts

Visit the Hedera Website to view all governing body members and learn more about the network.

Visit the HSuite Website to learn how Smart Contracts are empowering developers to build next level DeFi applications.

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