# Besu & Blockchain Operations

**Last Updated:** 2026-01-31  
**Document Version:** 1.0  
**Status:** Active Documentation

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This directory contains Besu configuration and blockchain operations documentation.

## Documents

- **[BESU_ALLOWLIST_RUNBOOK.md](BESU_ALLOWLIST_RUNBOOK.md)** ⭐⭐ - Besu allowlist generation and management
- **[BESU_ALLOWLIST_QUICK_START.md](BESU_ALLOWLIST_QUICK_START.md)** ⭐⭐ - Quick start for allowlist issues
- **[BESU_NODES_FILE_REFERENCE.md](BESU_NODES_FILE_REFERENCE.md)** ⭐⭐ - Besu nodes file reference
- **[BESU_OFFICIAL_REFERENCE.md](BESU_OFFICIAL_REFERENCE.md)** ⭐ - Official Besu references
- **[BESU_OFFICIAL_UPDATES.md](BESU_OFFICIAL_UPDATES.md)** ⭐ - Official Besu updates
- **[QUORUM_GENESIS_TOOL_REVIEW.md](QUORUM_GENESIS_TOOL_REVIEW.md)** ⭐ - Genesis tool review
- **[VALIDATOR_KEY_DETAILS.md](VALIDATOR_KEY_DETAILS.md)** ⭐⭐ - Validator key details and management
- **[COMPREHENSIVE_CONSISTENCY_REVIEW.md](COMPREHENSIVE_CONSISTENCY_REVIEW.md)** ⭐ - Comprehensive consistency review

## Quick Reference

**Allowlist Management:**
1. BESU_ALLOWLIST_QUICK_START.md - Quick troubleshooting
2. BESU_ALLOWLIST_RUNBOOK.md - Complete procedures

**Validator Keys:**
- VALIDATOR_KEY_DETAILS.md - Key management
- See also: [../04-configuration/SECRETS_KEYS_CONFIGURATION.md](/docs/04-configuration/SECRETS_KEYS_CONFIGURATION.md)

## Related Documentation

- **[../09-troubleshooting/QBFT_TROUBLESHOOTING.md](/docs/09-troubleshooting/QBFT_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - QBFT troubleshooting
- **[../09-troubleshooting/TROUBLESHOOTING_FAQ.md](/docs/09-troubleshooting/TROUBLESHOOTING_FAQ.md)** - Common issues
- **[../03-deployment/OPERATIONAL_RUNBOOKS.md](../03-deployment/OPERATIONAL_RUNBOOKS.md)** - Operational procedures