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Ethereum (Public Blockchain)
• Type: Public
• Consensus: Proof of Stake (since Ethereum 2.0)
• Permission: Open to everyone
• Speed: Around 30 transactions per second on the main chain (Layer
1), but can go much higher with Layer 2 solutions (thousands of TPS)
• Smart Contracts: Yes – Mainly written in Solidity (also supports Vyper)
• Token Support: Yes – It has its own native token (ETH) and supports many
others via ERC standards
• Best Used For: DeFi apps, NFTs, decentralized apps (dApps)
• Notable Technical Feature: Huge ecosystem with powerful developer tools
and support for Layer 2 scaling like Optimism, Arbitrum, etc.
2. Hyperledger Fabric (Private Blockchain)
• Type: Private
• Consensus: Pluggable – can use Raft, Kafka, or others based on needs
• Permission: Only trusted participants can join
• Speed: Very fast – over 2000 transactions per second (depends on setup)
• Smart Contracts: Yes – Called “chaincode”; can be written in Go, JavaScript, or
Java
• Token Support: No native token (it’s not built for cryptocurrencies)
• Best Used For: Secure enterprise use cases like supply chain tracking,
healthcare data sharing, etc.
• Notable Technical Feature: Super modular and allows private channels for
more secure transactions between specific members.
3. Quorum (Consortium Blockchain)
• Type: Consortium (shared among trusted institutions)
• Consensus: Istanbul BFT or Raft (fast and practical for trusted networks)
• Permission: Permissioned – Only invited participants can join
• Speed: Around 200–300 transactions per second
• Smart Contracts: Yes – Uses Solidity (just like Ethereum)
• Token Support: Yes – Custom tokens are possible (no fixed native token like
ETH)
• Best Used For: Financial services, interbank transfers, and private enterprise
solutions
• Notable Technical Feature: Supports private transactions – plus, it’s an
enterprise-ready version of Ethereum, so you get familiar tools with more control.
2) Comparison
Ethereum (Public Blockchain)
• Public and fully decentralized.
• Uses Proof of Stake (PoS) – energy-efficient, secure, but slower than
private networks.
• Around 30 TPS on Layer 1; thousands TPS possible with Layer 2 scaling
(e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism).
• Smart contracts written in Solidity or Vyper.
• Fully supports tokens (native ETH + ERC-20, ERC-721, etc.).
• No privacy between participants – all data is public by default.
• Ideal for trustless, global interactions and open innovation.
Hyperledger Fabric (Private Blockchain)
• Permissioned and modular – only known participants can join.
• Uses pluggable consensus (e.g., Raft, Kafka) – very high performance.
• 2000+ TPS achievable depending on setup.
• Smart contracts (called chaincode) support Go, Java, JavaScript.
• No native token – not designed for cryptocurrencies.
• Supports channels for private communication between selected
parties.
• Fine-grained access control, perfect for enterprise data privacy.
Quorum (Consortium Blockchain)
• Permissioned, enterprise-focused Ethereum fork.
• Uses Istanbul BFT or Raft – fast and fault-tolerant.
• Around 200–300 TPS.
• Smart contracts written in Solidity (same as Ethereum).
• Token support is optional (custom, but no native token like ETH).
• Supports private transactions within the same chain.
• Designed for financial use cases requiring both performance and
confidentiality.
Platform Choice by Use Case
1. For a Decentralized App (dApp)
I Choose: Ethereum
Why?
• Open access and full decentralization.
• Large existing ecosystem of users, developers, and tooling.
• Strong support for smart contracts and tokens.
• Layer 2 solutions can handle scalability.
2. For a Supply Chain Network Among Known Partners
I Choose: Hyperledger Fabric
Why?
• Private, permissioned network – ideal for known entities.
• High throughput (2000+ TPS).
• Ability to create private channels for confidential transactions
between specific parties.
• No need for a cryptocurrency – aligns well with traditional enterprise
systems.
