Satish Choudhary In Simple Terms

October 11, 2025

S3 – E07 – Public and Private Blockchains Explained | Open vs Restricted Networks

Not all blockchains are the same. Some are open like a public library — anyone can read or contribute. Others are private, like a company’s internal diary — only selected members have access. In…

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Not all blockchains are the same. Some are open like a public library — anyone can read or contribute. Others are private, like a company’s internal diary — only selected members have access. In…

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About In Simple Terms

Complex technology concepts explained calmly and practically.

In Simple Terms is where I practice explaining the systems people keep asking about: AI, AEM, blockchain, architecture, platforms, and the decisions behind them.

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Not all blockchains are the same. Some are open like a public library — anyone can read or contribute.
Others are private, like a company’s internal diary — only selected members have access.

In this episode of In Simple Terms with Satish, we’ll explore:
👉 What public and private blockchains are
👉 How they differ in access, control, and use
👉 Real-world examples like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger
👉 The pros and cons of each type
👉 How hybrid and consortium blockchains combine the best of both worlds

🎙️ I’m Satish Choudhary, and I make technology simple to understand — one concept at a time.

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Learn the difference between public and private blockchains. Open vs permissioned networks explained simply with real-life analogies.