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Types of Blockchain - INI
Blockchain is classified into four types based on participant scope and governance: public blockchain (permissionless and decentralized), private blockchain (single-organization controlled), consortium blockchain (jointly operated by multiple organizations), and hybrid blockchain (combining characteristics of both). Each type is utilized for various purposes including cryptocurrencies, internal enterprise operations, inter-industry collaboration, and regulatory compliance, depending on their respective characteristics.
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[item.public-blockchain]
code=1
slug=public-blockchain
name=Public Blockchain
description=A decentralized blockchain that is open for anyone to participate.
accessControl=Permissionless
examples=["Bitcoin","Ethereum","Solana","Cardano"]
governance=Decentralized (community-driven)
speed=Slow to moderate
transparency=Fully public
[item.private-blockchain]
code=2
slug=private-blockchain
name=Private Blockchain
description=A permissioned blockchain managed by a single organization.
accessControl=Permissioned (single organization)
examples=["Hyperledger Fabric","Quorum","R3 Corda（プライベート用途）"]
governance=Centralized
speed=High
transparency=Limited (internal only)
[item.consortium-blockchain]
code=3
slug=consortium-blockchain
name=Consortium Blockchain
description=An intermediate blockchain jointly managed by multiple organizations.
accessControl=Permissioned (multiple organizations)
examples=["R3 Corda","Hyperledger Fabric","Quorum","Energy Web Foundation"]
governance=Semi-decentralized (consensus-based)
speed=Moderate to high
transparency=Public among participants
[item.hybrid-blockchain]
code=4
slug=hybrid-blockchain
name=Hybrid Blockchain
description=A blockchain combining characteristics of both public and private types.
accessControl=Selective (flexible based on use case)
examples=["Symbol (XYM)","Dragonchain","Ripple","IBM Food Trust"]
governance=Flexible (organization-controlled with public auditability)
speed=Moderate to high
transparency=Selective disclosure