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Types of Blockchain - TOML
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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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"
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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)"
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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"
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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"