BLOCKCHAIN ARCHITECTURES
Four Enterprise Blockchain Models
The right blockchain architecture depends on security requirements, degree of decentralization, and regulatory standards.
1. Public Blockchains
Earliest paradigms (Bitcoin, Ethereum). Open participation without gatekeepers. Full transparency and global consensus.
2. Semi-Private Networks
Governed by consortium entities with vetted access criteria. Optimized for B2B supply chains and regulatory environments.
3. Private Blockchains
Operated within a single enterprise. Granular read/write permissions for internal compliance and sandbox operations.
4. Consortium Blockchains
Consensus governed by designated stakeholder nodes. Permissioned framework balancing maximum throughput, privacy, and shared trust.