Legion, an as-simple-as-possible blockchain server written in Haskell
Simple blockchain server written in Haskell for educational purposes - aviaviavi/legion
Legion, an as-simple-as-possible blockchain server written in Haskell launched on May 29, 2017 with 239 votes, #118 of 3,229 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
Legion is a blockchain server built with Haskell, designed to be as simple as possible. It is for developers interested in blockchain technology who prefer a minimal implementation. The project was released in 2017 and is available on GitHub. It stands out for prioritizing simplicity in its architecture, making it accessible for those wanting to understand blockchain fundamentals without unnecessary complexity.
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