Blockchain platform

Until now, we have explored different types of blockchain network. In this section, we will quickly look at two major blockchain platforms—Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric.

Following is the overview of these two platforms:

  • Ethereum: It's an open source, public blockchain network. It is an extension of the core blockchain concept and now supports applications beyond currencies. Developers can build decentralized applications (via smart contracts) and can even build decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). It is a generic platform, and transactions are validated by PoW consensus. Ethereum is used as an idea for business-to-consumer (B2C) use cases and applications. It's a public blockchain; hence, all of the participants ...

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