diff --git a/docs/private-networks/index.md b/docs/private-networks/index.md index 1f2c0b7bd9..07d6e4dc5c 100644 --- a/docs/private-networks/index.md +++ b/docs/private-networks/index.md @@ -8,23 +8,23 @@ tags: - private networks --- -# Besu for private networks +# Besu for private (permissioned) networks You can use Besu to develop enterprise applications requiring secure, high-performance transaction processing in a private network. -A private (also known as permissioned) network is a network not connected to Ethereum Mainnet or an Ethereum testnet. Private networks typically use a different [chain ID](../public-networks/concepts/network-and-chain-id.md) and proof of authority consensus ([QBFT](how-to/configure/consensus/qbft.md), [IBFT 2.0](how-to/configure/consensus/ibft.md), or [Clique](how-to/configure/consensus/clique.md)). +A private (also known as permissioned) network is a network not connected to Ethereum Mainnet or an Ethereum testnet. Private networks typically use a different [chain ID](../public-networks/concepts/network-and-chain-id.md) and proof of authority (PoA) consensus ([QBFT](how-to/configure/consensus/qbft.md), [IBFT 2.0](how-to/configure/consensus/ibft.md), or [Clique](how-to/configure/consensus/clique.md)). -You can also [create a local development network](tutorials/ethash.md) using proof of work (Ethash). +You can also [create a local development network using proof of work (PoW) (Deprecated)](tutorials/ethash.md). -Besu supports enterprise features including [privacy](concepts/privacy/index.md) and [permissioning](concepts/permissioning/index.md). +Besu supports enterprise features including [privacy (Deprecated)](concepts/privacy/index.md) and [permissioning](concepts/permissioning/index.md). Get started with the [Developer Quickstart](tutorials/quickstart.md) to rapidly generate local blockchain networks. +If you have any questions about Besu for private (permissioned) networks, ask on the **besu-enterprise** channel on +[Discord](https://discord.com/channels/905194001349627914/1172617318845657199). + ## Architecture The following diagram outlines the high-level architecture of Besu for private networks. ![Private architecture](../assets/images/private-architecture.jpeg) - -If you have any questions about Besu for private networks, ask on the **besu** channel on -[Discord](https://discord.gg/hyperledger).