Amazon Managed Blockchain
Managed blockchain networks
Set up and run private Hyperledger Fabric blockchain networks or access Ethereum nodes (and some public chains) without installing and syncing nodes yourself.
- Cost$$ Medium
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?Yes
- Managed by AWS
Think of it asLike renting a shared ledger that many parties can write to without anyone secretly altering it.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Multiple parties that don't trust each other need a shared ledger, or an app needs public blockchain access without running its own nodes.
✗ Avoid it when
Only one organization needs immutable history → a database with auditing (DynamoDB, Aurora + CloudTrail).
Common uses
- Supply chain traceability
- Read Ethereum data for dApps
- Reconciliation across multiple organizations
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Billed by node hours, storage, and number of requests; Hyperledger Fabric networks also have an hourly membership fee.
