Blockchain vs Private Blockchain

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Blockchain
beginner
fundamentals

Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that records transactions in connected blocks, creating a permanent, transparent, and tamper-proof record distributed across multiple computers.

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Private Blockchain
intermediate
technical_analysis

A private blockchain is a restricted, permissioned distributed ledger controlled by a specific organization or consortium where participation requires authorization. Unlike public blockchains, access to view and validate transactions is limited to approved participants only.

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