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title: Projects using Besu
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description: List of projects using Besu
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# Projects using Besu

## Block explorers

The following block explorers are compatible with Besu:

- [BlockScout](https://github.com/blockscout/blockscout#readme) - See the [project documentation](https://docs.blockscout.com/) for setup instructions.

- [Chainlens Blockchain Explorer](https://www.web3labs.com/chainlens) - See how to [use Chainlens](../../private-networks/how-to/monitor/chainlens.md).

## Blockchains

The following EVM blockchains are compatible with Besu:

- [Hedera](https://hedera.com/) - Hedera nodes use Besu as the EVM execution layer.
  This was adopted in [HIP-26](https://hips.hedera.com/hip/hip-26).
  See [Hyperledger Besu EVM on Hedera](https://docs.hedera.com/hedera/core-concepts/smart-contracts/deploying-smart-contracts#hyperledger-besu-evm-on-hedera)
  for more information.