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Public blockchains, private blockchains, consortium blockchains, and hybrid blockchains are the four most common varieties of distributed ledger systems. Let’s understand each one by one:

1) Public Blockchain

A public blockchain is the first blockchain technology type. It was here that the concept of a distributed ledger was first developed, and it was also here that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin found their initial adopters (DLT). It eliminates issues like less security and transparency that come with centralization. Distributed ledger technology (DLT) eliminates the need for centralized data storage by scattering records amongst its participating nodes. Due to its distributed nature, it must have a means of ensuring data reliability. By using this technique, called a consensus algorithm, all parties involved in the blockchain can agree on the state of the ledger at any given time. Common consensus methods include proof of work (PoW) and proof of stake (PoS).

2) Private Blockchain

A private blockchain operates in a closed network or is managed by a single organization. While similar to public blockchain networks in that they both rely on decentralized, peer-to-peer connections, this variant is much more limited in scope. Private blockchains, in contrast to public ones, are typically run on a small network within a company or organization, with only authorized members able to join and contribute computing power. Other names for these networks include enterprise blockchains and permissioned blockchains.

3) Hybrid Blockchain

Hybrid blockchain is a subset of blockchain technology that combines aspects of both private and public blockchains to give businesses the best of both worlds. A private permission-based system can coexist with a public permissionless system, giving organizations more control over which blockchain data is made public and which is kept confidential.

4) Consortium Blockchain

Consortium blockchains, also called federated blockchains, are the fourth kind of blockchain. They share some characteristics with hybrid blockchains in that they combine the best of private and public blockchains. But the fact that many different people from the same organization work together on a decentralized system makes all the difference. The risks associated with having a single entity control the network on a private blockchain are mitigated in a consortium blockchain because access is restricted to a specific group.

The most popular digital currencies are as follows:

1) Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, and it uses blockchain technology to record transactions and settle payments. Bitcoin’s blockchain is a public ledger of all Bitcoin transactions, eliminating the need for a central bank to control the money supply (like the Federal Reserve in tandem with the U.S. Department of the Treasury) or third parties to verify transactions (like your local bank, credit card issuer, and the merchant’s bank).

2) Ether

Ether is the cryptocurrency that powers the smart contract platform Ethereum. Ethereum is a blockchain-based platform for developing decentralized applications like smart contracts, which eliminate the need for traditional app stores like Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store or Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) Google Play Store, where developers may be required to share 30% of their revenue with the app stores. Ethereum is a cryptocurrency (its monetary units, known as “Ethers”) and a decentralized platform for application development.

3) Tether

Stablecoins, like Tether, is pegged to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar. Tether’s goal is to unite the convenience of a cryptocurrency (such as its lack of middlemen in financial transactions) with the security of a government-issued currency (versus the wild price fluctuations inherent with many cryptos).

4) Binance Coin

Binance Coin, along with many other digital coins, can be purchased and sold on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Coin is a cryptocurrency that can be used on the Binance exchange to buy and sell cryptocurrencies and power Binance’s DEX (decentralized exchange) for app development.

5) USD Coin

Also, like Tether, USD Coin is a stablecoin tied to the value of the US dollar. In the same way that Tether is hosted on the Ethereum blockchain, so is USD Coin. With USD Coin, its creators set out to make a dollar that is “fully digital,” meaning that its holder doesn’t need a bank account or to be a resident of any particular country to use it. USD Coin is not intended to be a store of value but rather a means of transaction with online merchants.

Here are a few ways private real estate investors can benefit from blockchain real estate transactions even more than they would from the conventional method.

● Tokenization dissects a portfolio of real estate assets into smaller, more manageable pieces. They can be bought and sold like digital currency or stock. Advantages include making it easier for accredited investors to diversify their holdings by allowing them to purchase smaller stakes in real estate investments.

● Document management is simplified with blockchain smart contracts because they store all necessary paperwork in a central repository that can be accessed by multiple parties.

● When compared to conventional real estate transactions, those conducted via the blockchain are much quicker because many of the legal and financial hurdles are replaced by precise automation. Anyone looking for a simple method of investing in real estate will benefit from this.

● Since commercial real estate has been tokenized on the blockchain, investors have greater access to liquid assets and more power over their investments. Creating more liquid assets is as simple as dividing them into smaller pieces and selling them.

● Blockchain-based international real estate deals are more efficient than traditional alternatives. RedSwan CRE has opened a new office in Nigeria, and the company plans to open additional offices in other countries shortly.

● The blockchain is a digital ledger that records financial dealings between parties. The transactions recorded in this immutable ledger can be viewed by anyone at any time without any possibility of manipulation. All security tokens are permanently recorded on the blockchain ledger and cannot be changed without the consent of all parties involved.

● With blockchain technology, information is stored in a structured format, making it more secure. Transaction integrity is guaranteed by its foundation in cryptography, decentralization, and consensus.