What is BigchainDB?
It is designed to merge the best of two worlds: the “traditional” distributed database world and the “traditional” blockchain world. With high throughput, low latency, powerful query functionality, decentralized control, immutable data storage and built-in asset support.
BigchainDB is a tool in the Blockchain category of a tech stack.
BigchainDB is an open source tool with 4K GitHub stars and 770 GitHub forks. Here’s a link to BigchainDB's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses BigchainDB?
Companies
Developers
25 developers on StackShare have stated that they use BigchainDB.
BigchainDB Integrations
Python, Golang, C++, Blockchain , and Wagyu are some of the popular tools that integrate with BigchainDB. Here's a list of all 5 tools that integrate with BigchainDB.
BigchainDB's Features
- Decentralization
- Immutability
- Native Support of Multiassets
- Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT)
- Low Latency
- Traditional Stack
BigchainDB Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to BigchainDB?
Ethereum
A decentralized platform for applications that run exactly as programmed without any chance of fraud, censorship or third-party interference.
MongoDB
MongoDB stores data in JSON-like documents that can vary in structure, offering a dynamic, flexible schema. MongoDB was also designed for high availability and scalability, with built-in replication and auto-sharding.
IPFS
It is a protocol and network designed to create a content-addressable, peer-to-peer method of storing and sharing hypermedia in a distributed file system.
MultiChain
It is a platform that helps users to establish a certain private Blockchains that can be used by the organizations for financial transactions.
Hyperledger Fabric
It is a collaborative effort created to advance blockchain technology by identifying and addressing important features and currently missing requirements. It leverages container technology to host smart contracts called “chaincode” that comprise the application logic of the system.
