Definition ∞ A blockchain consortium comprises multiple organizations collaborating to develop and manage a shared blockchain network. These entities jointly govern the protocol, define access rules, and maintain the distributed ledger. Consortia often seek to address specific industry challenges by leveraging the benefits of blockchain in a controlled, permissioned environment. Their objective is typically to achieve collective operational efficiencies and data sharing capabilities.
Context ∞ The establishment of blockchain consortia highlights a significant movement towards enterprise adoption of distributed ledger technology for specific business use cases. The ongoing debate concerns balancing the benefits of shared infrastructure with the need for competitive differentiation and preventing centralized control among participating members.
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