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Description:
Create and manage the Hyperledger FireFly stack for blockchain interaction
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Hyperledger  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: blockchain hyperledger web3 cli development
Install: brew install firefly
About:
Hyperledger FireFly is an open-source blockchain stack that simplifies building decentralized applications. It provides a complete API-driven middleware to interact with blockchain networks and digital assets. This formula installs the CLI tool to create, manage, and deploy FireFly stacks locally or in the cloud.
Key Features:
  • CLI for managing blockchain stacks
  • Unified REST and WebSocket APIs
  • Support for multiple blockchain protocols
  • Built-in token and data exchange capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Developing enterprise blockchain applications
  • Prototyping decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions
  • Managing multi-party systems and data sharing
Alternatives:
  • truffle – Truffle focuses on Ethereum smart contracts, while FireFly provides a broader enterprise middleware stack.
  • hardhat – Hardhat is an Ethereum development environment, whereas FireFly manages the full off-chain and on-chain stack.
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 5:34pm 1.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 709ce22b
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