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Public vs. Private Blockchains Governance Implications

Public vs. Private Blockchains Governance Implications
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Author(s): Munir Ahmad (Survey of Pakistan, Pakistan)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 22
Source title: Law and Regulation of AI, Blockchain, and Digital Rights
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ionica Oncioiu (Titu Maiorescu University, Constanta, Romania)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-3186-7.ch007

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Abstract

This chapter examines how blockchain governance, whether public or private, extends beyond technical design into the realm of institutional values, legal frameworks, and societal priorities. Through sectoral case studies in finance, healthcare, and supply chains, it highlights how governance structures directly shape blockchain's decentralization, transparency, control, and trustworthiness. Public blockchains offer openness and resilience but face regulatory uncertainty and coordination challenges, while private blockchains provide control and compliance but risk reintroducing centralization. Key policy recommendations stress designing governance from the outset, enabling sector-specific regulation, encouraging hybrid architectures, and incentivizing responsible practices.

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