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Types of Blockchain - YAML

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"
  governance: "Decentralized (community-driven)"
  transparency: "Fully public"
  speed: "Slow to moderate"
  examples:
    - "Bitcoin"
    - "Ethereum"
    - "Solana"
    - "Cardano"
- code: "2"
  slug: "private-blockchain"
  name: "Private Blockchain"
  description: "A permissioned blockchain managed by a single organization."
  accessControl: "Permissioned (single organization)"
  governance: "Centralized"
  transparency: "Limited (internal only)"
  speed: "High"
  examples:
    - "Hyperledger Fabric"
    - "Quorum"
    - "R3 Corda（プライベート用途）"
- code: "3"
  slug: "consortium-blockchain"
  name: "Consortium Blockchain"
  description: "An intermediate blockchain jointly managed by multiple organizations."
  accessControl: "Permissioned (multiple organizations)"
  governance: "Semi-decentralized (consensus-based)"
  transparency: "Public among participants"
  speed: "Moderate to high"
  examples:
    - "R3 Corda"
    - "Hyperledger Fabric"
    - "Quorum"
    - "Energy Web Foundation"
- 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)"
  governance: "Flexible (organization-controlled with public auditability)"
  transparency: "Selective disclosure"
  speed: "Moderate to high"
  examples:
    - "Symbol (XYM)"
    - "Dragonchain"
    - "Ripple"
    - "IBM Food Trust"