Blockchain technology has rapidly become a key enabler for building secure, transparent, and decentralized business applications. SAP Leonardo, SAP’s comprehensive digital innovation platform, integrates blockchain capabilities that empower enterprises to develop and deploy blockchain solutions efficiently. For SAP professionals and organizations new to blockchain, understanding how to get started with SAP Leonardo is crucial. This article provides a practical guide to deploying your first blockchain solution using SAP Leonardo, walking you through the fundamental steps and considerations.
SAP Leonardo Blockchain is a service offered on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) that allows businesses to build, run, and manage blockchain networks. It supports popular blockchain frameworks like Hyperledger Fabric and MultiChain, enabling easy integration with SAP and third-party systems.
Before starting development, clearly outline the business problem that benefits from blockchain’s features—such as immutability, decentralization, and transparency. Common use cases include:
A well-defined use case guides technical design and stakeholder alignment.
To develop with SAP Leonardo Blockchain, you need access to SAP BTP:
SAP provides trial accounts and free tiers that allow exploration of blockchain services without upfront costs.
Using the SAP Blockchain service dashboard:
This step creates the foundational blockchain infrastructure for your solution.
Smart contracts are self-executing code that enforce business rules on the blockchain:
SAP Leonardo supports integrating these contracts with SAP applications via APIs.
Connect your blockchain network with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or custom apps:
This integration enables seamless flow of information between blockchain and enterprise workflows.
Continuous monitoring ensures the reliability and performance of your blockchain application.
As your blockchain solution matures:
SAP Leonardo’s cloud-native platform supports agile scaling and iterative innovation.
Deploying your first blockchain solution with SAP Leonardo is an accessible and rewarding journey that brings tangible business value. By leveraging SAP’s managed blockchain services, developers and businesses can focus on solving real-world problems without worrying about infrastructure complexity. Following these steps ensures a structured approach to blockchain adoption, enabling enterprises to innovate securely and transparently in a connected world.