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== Basics == | |||
* Permissionless is the opposite of [[permissioned]]. Often used in relation to [[blockchains]] and [[Decentralized Applications (DApps)|DApps]]. If something is permissionless it is open for anyone to join or participate. | |||
== Blockchains == | |||
* Permissionless blockchains are also know as [[Public Blockchains|public blockchains]] and permissioned blockchains as [[Private Blockchain|private blockchains]]. If a blockchain has certain hindrances (permissions, like only the team or invites) to become a validator or user, it is considered permissioned. If anyone with an internet connection can join and participate in consensus, it is considered permissionless. | |||
== DApps and Smart Contracts == | |||
* Permissioned within [[Decentralized Applications (DApps)|DApps]] and [[Smart Contract (SC)|Smart Contracts]] usually is in regards to [[Admin Key|admin keys]] and [[Whitelist|whitelists]]. Meaning respectively that a team member or [[Multi-Signature|multisig]] has certain extra permissions (rights) or an address is whitelisted (allowed) to participate in a private mint (usually of [[Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs)|NFTs]] or in an [[Initial Coin Offering (ICO)|ICO]]). | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:36, 13 October 2022
Basics
- Permissionless is the opposite of permissioned. Often used in relation to blockchains and DApps. If something is permissionless it is open for anyone to join or participate.
Blockchains
- Permissionless blockchains are also know as public blockchains and permissioned blockchains as private blockchains. If a blockchain has certain hindrances (permissions, like only the team or invites) to become a validator or user, it is considered permissioned. If anyone with an internet connection can join and participate in consensus, it is considered permissionless.
DApps and Smart Contracts
- Permissioned within DApps and Smart Contracts usually is in regards to admin keys and whitelists. Meaning respectively that a team member or multisig has certain extra permissions (rights) or an address is whitelisted (allowed) to participate in a private mint (usually of NFTs or in an ICO).
