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OPEN KNOWLEDGE FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL FUTURE

Separate blockchain networks, wallets and exchanges with clarity.

Connected concepts with different roles, explained through a visual map.

Explore the network map

CONCEPTS AT A GLANCE

Four concepts at a glance

Separate the role, relationship and limits of each component.

Distributed ledger essentials

This explainer places distributed ledger essentials within networks, nodes, wallets and exchang…

Nodes and validation

This explainer places nodes and validation within networks, nodes, wallets and exchanges. Start…

Wallet and custody concepts

This explainer places wallet and custody concepts within networks, nodes, wallets and exchanges…

Digital asset and exchange roles

This explainer places digital asset and exchange roles within networks, nodes, wallets and exch…

OPEN-NODE SYSTEMS ATLAS

Explore the system step by step

From creating data to network confirmation and careful interpretation.

Create a record
Send to nodes
Network distributes data
Confirm and record

Important caveats

Custody

Key control and asset custody involve risk.

Volatility

Values can change and past results do not guarantee the future.

Learning routes

01

Follow a conceptual blockchain transaction

02

Distinguish custody from ownership

03

Understand network confirmation limitations

ROLES MAP

Roles across the ecosystem

Users
Wallet
Node
Developer
Exchange
Regulator

QUESTIONS

Common questions

01Are a blockchain and a wallet the same?

No. The network records data; a wallet helps manage access or keys.

02Is an exchange the network?

An exchange is a service with a different role from a network.