Designing Hybrid Blockchain Architectures: Defining Functional Roles for Private and Public Chains in Enterprise Applications | IJCT Volume 12 – Issue 6 | IJCT-V12I6P44
International Journal of Computer Techniques
ISSN 2394-2231
Author
Dhruv Srivastava, Dr. Kismat Chhillar
Abstract
The design of hybrid blockchain architectures presents a compelling approach to reconciling the contrasting demands of privacy, transparency, and scalability in enterprise applications. This paper explores the strategic delineation of functional roles between private and public blockchain networks within a unified hybrid framework. Private blockchains are tasked with managing confidential operations, enforcing permissioned access controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while public blockchains facilitate auditability, decentralized validation, and promote trust through their transparent and immutable nature. The study systematically examines architectural components and interaction protocols that enable seamless communication and interoperability between these two layers, emphasizing modular, scalable solutions compatible with existing enterprise infrastructures. By analyzing pertinent use cases from supply chain management, healthcare, and financial services, the investigation highlights how hybrid architectures effectively leverage the strengths of both private and public blockchains to achieve optimal performance and security outcomes. Ultimately, this research contributes to advancing blockchain adoption in complex organizational environments by providing a comprehensive framework for defining role-based responsibilities within hybrid systems and addressing challenges related to governance, trust, and cross-chain operability.
Keywords
Hybrid blockchain, enterprise applications, private blockchain, public blockchain, blockchain architecture, data privacy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, hybrid blockchain architectures represent a pivotal advancement in the blockchain domain, effectively marrying the decentralized transparency and security of public blockchains with the privacy, control, and performance advantages of private blockchains. This dual-layered approach offers enterprises a balanced framework where sensitive data remains securely confined to private networks, while essential auditability and trust are maintained through public ledgers. The modular and scalable design principles underpinning hybrid architectures enable flexible integration with existing enterprise systems, ensuring both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Although challenges persist, including technical complexity, governance, and interoperability concerns, ongoing innovations in middleware technologies and interoperability protocols promise to alleviate many of these obstacles. Comprehensive real-world applications across finance, healthcare, supply chain, and energy sectors highlight hybrid blockchain’s capacity to streamline processes, enhance security, and reduce costs, delivering tangible business value. As enterprises increasingly adopt these hybrid solutions, continued research and development will further refine architectures, standardize governance models, and expand deployment frameworks, solidifying hybrid blockchains as foundational infrastructures for secure, transparent, and efficient enterprise ecosystems. This evolution will not only respond to current market demands but also position organizations to leverage emerging technological and regulatory shifts with agility and confidence.
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How to Cite This Paper
Dhruv Srivastava, Dr. Kismat Chhillar (2025). Designing Hybrid Blockchain Architectures:
Defining Functional Roles for Private and
Public Chains in Enterprise Applications. International Journal of Computer Techniques, 12(6). ISSN: 2394-2231.
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