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https://github.com/code-architect/custom-php-blockchain

Blockchain structure using PHP, has a full blockchain structure for demo purposes
https://github.com/code-architect/custom-php-blockchain

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Blockchain structure using PHP, has a full blockchain structure for demo purposes

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# Blockchain with php
This is just a demo project just for concept purposes. Please don't use this in production. Reasons not to use PHP for blockchain development or in production:

**Security**: Blockchain systems require a high level of security because they deal with valuable assets and transactions. PHP, while it can be secure when used correctly, has had security vulnerabilities in the past. Languages like C++ and Rust have better memory management features that can help prevent common vulnerabilities like buffer overflows.

**Community and Ecosystem**: Blockchain development relies heavily on available libraries, tools, and an active community for support. PHP has a limited ecosystem for blockchain development compared to languages like Python, JavaScript, or Solidity (Ethereum's smart contract language).

**Concurrency**: Many blockchain systems require high levels of concurrency and parallelism. PHP's architecture is typically designed around a request-response model, which may not be well-suited for handling the concurrent nature of blockchain networks.

**Blockchain-specific Libraries**: Most blockchain networks have their own specific libraries and APIs for development. While there might be PHP libraries for blockchain integration, they are not as prevalent or well-maintained as libraries in other languages.