Overview

Permissioned blockchains combine the benefits of DLT with the control of a centralized system. They are often used by businesses that need to share data securely with partners but don't want the data to be public.

Key Features

  • Access Control: An administrator or a set of rules determines who can join.
  • Identity: Participants are usually known and verified.
  • Efficiency: Can use faster consensus mechanisms (like PoA) because participants are trusted.

Examples

  • Hyperledger Fabric
  • R3 Corda

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