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Public-Permissioned Architecture

Access Control

Rizenet's access control aims to help partners conduct their due diligence and reduce counter party risk. Indeed, the permissioned set of validators enables Rizenet to choose only reputable validators. Moreover, the smart contracts deployer whitelist prevents deployment of malicious application as every deployer is vetted by the validators.

AspectDescription
Reading the BlockchainPublic. Anyone can read the blockchain.
Sending TransactionsPublic. Anyone can submit transactions.
Validator SetPermissioned. Only selected reputable entities can participate as validators.
Smart Contract DeploymentPermissioned. Only allowed addresses can deploy smart contracts.

Rizenet Blockchain Comparison

The Rizenet public-permissioned blockchain is designed to leverage the best aspects of both public and private blockchains, creating an environment where permissioned entities can operate with high transparency, performance, and security. This hybrid model offers a balanced solution for institutions that require controlled access while still benefiting from the decentralization and auditability commonly associated with public blockchains.

Public-PermissionlessPublic-permissionedPrivate-Permissioned
ADVANTAGES
  • + Decentralization
  • + Transparency
  • + Trustless
  • + Standardization
  • + Security
  • + Access Control
  • + Transparency
  • + Performance
  • + Scalability
  • + Auditability
  • + Access Control
  • + Performance
  • + Customization
DISADVANTAGES
  • - Performance
  • - Scalability
  • - Access Control
  • - Upgradability
  • - Decentralization
  • - Decentralization
  • - Trust
  • - Auditability
USE CASES
  • - Cryptocurrency
  • - Decentralized Finance
  • - Asset Ownership
  • - Document Validation
  • - Smart Cities
  • - Banking
  • - Supply Chain
  • - Healthcare