Multichain
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What is Multichain
MultiChain is a permissioned blockchain platform used to build and operate private blockchains for enterprise and consortium use cases. It provides tools to create chains, manage node permissions, and issue and transfer on-chain assets, with APIs for application integration. The product is typically used by organizations that need controlled participation, configurable governance, and on-premises or private-cloud deployment options.
Permissioned network controls
MultiChain includes built-in permissioning for connecting nodes, sending/receiving transactions, mining/validation, and administrative actions. This supports consortium-style governance where participants have different roles. It can reduce the operational complexity compared with assembling access control and governance layers separately.
Native asset and data features
The platform supports issuance and transfer of native assets and includes data streams for publishing and subscribing to on-chain data. These features fit asset tracking, tokenized representations, and audit/event logging scenarios without requiring smart-contract development. For teams prioritizing predictable functionality over custom contract logic, this can simplify initial implementation.
Deployable on private infrastructure
MultiChain is designed for private networks and can be deployed on customer-managed servers and private cloud environments. This aligns with requirements for data residency, network isolation, and internal security controls. It also enables integration patterns where blockchain nodes run within existing enterprise network boundaries.
Limited smart contract model
MultiChain does not provide an Ethereum-style general-purpose smart contract environment. Applications that require complex on-chain business logic may need to implement logic off-chain or choose a platform with richer contract tooling. This can increase integration effort and reduce portability of decentralized application patterns.
Ecosystem and tooling depth varies
Compared with larger blockchain ecosystems, the breadth of third-party tooling, managed services, and developer libraries can be more limited. Teams may need to rely more on vendor documentation and build custom operational tooling (monitoring, key management workflows, CI/CD patterns). This can affect time-to-production for organizations expecting a broad marketplace of integrations.
Operational responsibility on customer
When deployed self-managed, customers typically handle node operations, upgrades, backups, and security hardening. Organizations without strong platform engineering capabilities may find ongoing maintenance burdensome. This contrasts with offerings that provide more fully managed network operations and lifecycle management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community (without support) | Free | GPLv3 license; intended for development and standalone deployment; no enterprise features or SLA. |
| Community (with support) | Up to four nodes: $25,000/year; Each additional node: $2,500/year | Commercial license; includes support/SLA; suitable for bundled distribution and live deployments. |
| Enterprise (without support) | $5,000 per node/year | Commercial Enterprise edition with enterprise-only features; no support/SLA. |
| Enterprise (with support) | $7,500 per node/year (Minimum total: $25,000/year) | Commercial Enterprise edition with support/SLA and full enterprise features; site lists a minimum total for this tier. |
Seller details
MultiChain (MultiChain Ltd.)
London, UK
2014
Private
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