Internet’s leap
for humanity

Beckn is a universal resource discovery and transaction protocol that enables the leap to open, decentralized, and interoperable peer-to-peer networks.

Build with beckn Join the collective

Beliefs that build
a better future

Beckn protocol helps individuals, organizations, platforms and governments create integrated digital networks.

beckn believes in amplifying access

Like HTTP and SMTP, Beckn creates a common language that allows for seamless, universal interoperability between platforms and ecosystems.

beckn creates value at scale

Beckn unlocks doors to opportunities for everyone with open networks that amplify universal autonomy and access to resources.

As a service provider, I can set my business terms, giving me greater control and flexibility. As a consumer, I can access what I need without being tied to a single platform, enjoying more freedom.

With open building blocks, Beckn empowers individuals and ecosystems with creative, contextual solutions to scale at low cost and high speed.

Beckn-enabled open networks empower consumers with choices and sellers with the freedom to access demand without relying on one platform.

One protocol,infinite potential

Create, enable and scale economic and digital exchange across and between diverse sectors.

Mobility
Mobility
Digital Commerce
Digital Commerce
Energy
Energy
Logistics
Logistics
Healthcare
Healthcare
Agriculture
Agriculture
Education and Skilling
Education and Skilling
Smart Cities
Smart Cities
Mobility
Mobility
Digital Commerce
Digital Commerce
Energy
Energy
Logistics
Logistics
Healthcare
Healthcare
Agriculture
Agriculture
Education and Skilling
Education and Skilling
Smart Cities
Smart Cities
Financial Services
Financial Services
Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Tourism and Culture
Tourism and Culture
Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing
Tele-law
Tele-law
Online Dispute Resolution
Online Dispute Resolution
Financial Services
Financial Services
Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Tourism and Culture
Tourism and Culture
Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing
Tele-law
Tele-law
Online Dispute Resolution
Online Dispute Resolution

Leap into
the internetworks
of the future

Build better digital economies, ecosystems and societies based on efficient, inclusive, transparent and sustainable open networks.

View live networks
EDUCATION
ONest

ONEST

Open network for learning and livelihood transactions

MOBILITY
Namma Yatri

Namma Yatri

Open mobility network and peer-to-peer ride booking platform

AGRICULTURE
Open Kochi

Vistaar

A government-orchestrated open network for farmer empowerment

ENERGY
Unified Energy Interface

Unified Energy Interface

A community-driven, grassroots open network for agri-tech

DIGITAL COMMERCE
ONDC

ONDC

A country-wide open network for digital commerce in India

HEALTHCARE
Unified Health Interface

Unified Health Interface

Open network for health, enabling the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Agriculture
Unified Krishi Interface

Unified Krishi Interface

A community-led local open agriculture network

DIGITAL COMMERCE
Open Gambia Network

Open Gambia Network

Country-wide network for digital commerce in Gambia

REGIONAL NETWORK
Vriddhi Open Nepal Network

Vriddhi Open Nepal Network

Nepal’s first open network powering tourism and agriculture

REGIONAL NETWORK
Belem Open Network

Belem Open Network

City-wide open network fostering access to digital services

AGRICULTURE
OpenAgriNet

OpenAgriNet

A global steering group guiding open agriculture efforts

DIGITAL COMMERCE
GovStack

GovStack

Building blocks for ITU e-marketplace transactions for governments

mobility
Open Kochi

Open Kochi

Open mobility network for multimodal transport in Kochi

AGRICULTURE
Open Kochi

Vistaar

A government-orchestrated open network for farmer empowerment

EDUCATION

ONEST

Open network for learning and livelihood transactions

MOBILITY

Namma Yatri

Open mobility network and peer-to-peer ride booking platform

ENERGY

Unified Energy Interface

Open network for all transactions in the energy sector

DIGITAL COMMERCE

ONDC

A country-wide open network for digital commerce in India

HEALTHCARE

Unified Health Interface

Open network for health, enabling the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

AGRICULTURE

Unified Krishi Interface

A community-driven, grassroots open network for agri-tech

DIGITAL COMMERCE

Open Gambia Network

Country-wide network for digital commerce in Gambia

REGIONAL NETWORK

Vriddhi Open Nepal Network

Nepal’s first open network powering tourism and agriculture

REGIONAL NETWORK

Belem Open Network

City-wide open network fostering access to digital services

AGRICULTURE

OpenAgriNet

A global steering group guiding open agriculture efforts

DIGITAL COMMERCE

GovStack

Building blocks for ITU e-marketplace transactions for governments

mobility

Open Kochi

Open mobility network for multimodal transport in Kochi

mobility

Vistaar

Open mobility network for multimodal transport in Kochi

View all projects

A protocol powered
by community

Beckn is a living protocol. Individuals, businesses and organizations alike actively contribute to protocol specifications via a community-led governance and development model.

Image
Beckn Open Collective

A growing network of 4,000+ open source entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, students and professionals.

Explore live events Arrow
BOC Discord Community

A space to connect, collaborate and chat with boc members and open-source aficionados.

Join us on Discord Arrow
Beckn Protocol GitHub

Discover core protocol specifications, layers and adaptations for swift implementation.

Build with beckn Arrow

Visual language
story & origin

Each visual element is deeply rooted in beckn’s core values, anchoring openness and interoperability at the heart of the brand. They weave our philosophy into a visual language that conveys connectivity, creativity and community.

Visual marker
01
Like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or email, beckn works seamlessly across digital ecosystems. Inspired by the universal simplicity of Unicode characters, our brandmark combines a dot and a dash, depicting an individual ‘hailing’ an opportunity. The minimalistic approach also symbolizes the inherent versatility and flexibility of the protocol.
Visual marker
Rhizome
02
The structure of the internet is rhizomatic. Drawn from the philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari, a rhizome is a post-structural theory of knowledge that describes natural principles of connection and multiplicity. With no beginning, end, center or direction, such a network is ‘rhizomatically’ interconnected, where any node can connect with any other node to create both structured and fluid grids.
Rhizome
Interoperable line
03
Lines, solid and gradient weave through and interact with text, visually evoking the interoperable nature of beckn. Adaptable to various sizes, the clear thick strokes emphasize the clarity of purpose and foundational impact of beckn across the digital economy.
Interoperable line
Shapes
04
At the core of our visual identity lie three solid-colored shapes: a blue circle, a red square, and a green pentagon, each representing different network participants like consumers, businesses, and governments. The shapes are connected by varied lines—solid, dotted, and gradient—illustrating the diverse yet unified nature of open networks.
Shapes
Noto serif
05
Known for its universal compatibility, the Noto Serif font family is both a design and purpose-driven choice, extolling our commitment to inclusivity and universal access. Developed collaboratively in a transparent, open-source process by Google, Monotype, and Adobe, Noto covers over 1,000 languages and 150 writing systems, ensuring readability across all our communications.
Noto serif
Forbes India 2023

“Beckn Protocol is perhaps the least well-known project outside of tech circles, but is likely the most impactful of all work Nilekani has championed since Aadhaar”

Hindustan Times 2023

“India has built a protocol that can reshape global e-commerce…”

Mint 2023

“Think of it as a box of Lego bricks… Beckn opens this market up dramatically, allowing one to get these blocks from a wide variety of vendors”

Atlantic Council 2023

“It will enable small sellers to participate in high-growth digital commerce while expanding the market dramatically”

Deccan Herald 2022

“The absence of a middle (in Beckn enabled networks) means consumers directly interact and transact with service providers without having to pay more”

Fortune 2022

“Open standards of ONDC are an adapted version of Beckn Protocol… that can be used even beyond retail commerce for sectors such as mobility and health”

Financial Express 2022

“The (Kochi Open Mobility) Network has combined several taxi associations and Kochi metro booking systems into an integrated solution… using Beckn Protocol”

Reuters 2021

“Beckn may emerge as 2021’s Robin Hood technology superstar”

The Economic Times 2020

“Why you should pay attention to an early-stage tech protocol [Beckn] in Bengaluru”

Forbes Forbes
hindustan hindustan Times
mint mint
Atlantic council Atlantic Council
Deccan Herald Deccan Herald
Fortune Fortune
Financial Express Financial Express
Reuters Reuters
Economic Times Economic Times
Leap ahead!
0:32