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Introduction to Corda Network
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[Corda Network](https://corda.network/) is an publicly-available internet of Corda nodes operated by network participants. Each
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node is identified by a certificate issued by the network's identity service, and will also be identifiable on a network map.
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[Corda Network](https://corda.network/) is a publicly-available internet of Corda nodes operated by network participants. Each
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node is identified by a certificate issued by the network's identity service, and will also be discoverable on a network map.
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Corda Network enables interoperability – the exchange of data or assets via a secure, efficient internet layer – in a way
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that isn't possible with separate, isolated Corda networks. A common trust root surrounds all transactions, and a consistent set of
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network parameters ensures all participants may transact with each other.
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The network went live in December 2018, and is currently governed by R3. An independent, not-for-profit foundation has been
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set-up to govern the network, and a transitional board of participants will be elected in Spring 2019, which will oversee the foundation
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until democratic elections are held a year later. See the [governance model](https://corda.network/governance/governance-guidelines.html)
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set up to govern the network, and a transitional board will be selected from initial participants in Spring 2019, which will oversee
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the foundation until democratic elections are held a year later. See the [governance model](https://corda.network/governance/governance-guidelines.html)
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for more detail.
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The network will support many sub-groups of participants running particular CorDapps (sometimes referred to as 'business networks'),
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@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ The main benefit of Corda Network for participants is being able to move cash, d
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or line of business to another. Business network operators also benefit by being able to access network-wide services, and reuse the
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[trust root](https://corda.network/trust-root/index.html) and network services, instead of building and managing their own.
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The Corda Network website has a [high level overview](https://corda.network/participation/implementation-steps.html) of the joining process.
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Key services
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signing requests (CSRs) from prospective network participants (sometimes via a business network operator) and reviews the
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information submitted. A digitally signed participation certificate is returned if:
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* The participant meets the requirements specified in the bylaws and policies of the foundation (broadly speaking, limited to
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sanction screening only);
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* The participant agrees to Corda Network participant terms of use.
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* The participant meets the requirements specified in the [bylaws and policies](https://corda.network/policy/admission-criteria.html)
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of the foundation (broadly speaking, limited to sanction screening only);
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* The participant agrees to Corda Network participant [terms of use](https://corda.network/participation/terms-of-use.html).
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The Corda Network node can then use the participation certificate to register itself with the Network Map Service.
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Notary Service
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Corda design separates correctness consensus from uniqueness consensus, and the latter is provided by one or more Notary
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The Corda design separates correctness consensus from uniqueness consensus, and the latter is provided by one or more Notary
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Services. The Notary will digitally sign a transaction presented to it, provided no transaction referring to
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any of the same inputs has been previously signed by the Notary, and the transaction timestamp is within bounds.
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