ExternalVendorCode/corda
1
0
Fork 0
mirror of https://github.com/corda/corda.git synced 2024-12-26 08:01:09 +00:00
Code Issues Actions 2 Packages Projects Releases Wiki Activity

Added a link to the joining process.

Browse Source
This commit is contained in:
jamescarlyle 2019-01-02 18:57:53 +00:00
parent 385755fb1a
commit 9ffe10d658
1 changed files with 10 additions and 8 deletions
Show Stats Download Patch File Download Diff File Expand all files Collapse all files

18
docs/source/corda-network/index.md
View File

@ -3,16 +3,16 @@ Corda Network
Introduction to Corda Network Introduction to Corda Network
----------------------------- -----------------------------
[Corda Network](https://corda.network/) is an publicly-available internet of Corda nodes operated by network participants. Each [Corda Network](https://corda.network/) is a publicly-available internet of Corda nodes operated by network participants. Each
node is identified by a certificate issued by the network's identity service, and will also be identifiable on a network map. node is identified by a certificate issued by the network's identity service, and will also be discoverable on a network map.
Corda Network enables interoperability – the exchange of data or assets via a secure, efficient internet layer – in a way Corda Network enables interoperability – the exchange of data or assets via a secure, efficient internet layer – in a way
that isn't possible with separate, isolated Corda networks. A common trust root surrounds all transactions, and a consistent set of that isn't possible with separate, isolated Corda networks. A common trust root surrounds all transactions, and a consistent set of
network parameters ensures all participants may transact with each other. network parameters ensures all participants may transact with each other.
The network went live in December 2018, and is currently governed by R3. An independent, not-for-profit foundation has been The network went live in December 2018, and is currently governed by R3. An independent, not-for-profit foundation has been
set-up to govern the network, and a transitional board of participants will be elected in Spring 2019, which will oversee the foundation set up to govern the network, and a transitional board will be selected from initial participants in Spring 2019, which will oversee
until democratic elections are held a year later. See the [governance model](https://corda.network/governance/governance-guidelines.html) the foundation until democratic elections are held a year later. See the [governance model](https://corda.network/governance/governance-guidelines.html)
for more detail. for more detail.
The network will support many sub-groups of participants running particular CorDapps (sometimes referred to as 'business networks'), The network will support many sub-groups of participants running particular CorDapps (sometimes referred to as 'business networks'),
@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ The main benefit of Corda Network for participants is being able to move cash, d
or line of business to another. Business network operators also benefit by being able to access network-wide services, and reuse the or line of business to another. Business network operators also benefit by being able to access network-wide services, and reuse the
[trust root](https://corda.network/trust-root/index.html) and network services, instead of building and managing their own. [trust root](https://corda.network/trust-root/index.html) and network services, instead of building and managing their own.
The Corda Network website has a [high level overview](https://corda.network/participation/implementation-steps.html) of the joining process.
Key services Key services
============ ============
@ -33,9 +35,9 @@ The Identity Service controls admissions of participants into Corda Network. The
signing requests (CSRs) from prospective network participants (sometimes via a business network operator) and reviews the signing requests (CSRs) from prospective network participants (sometimes via a business network operator) and reviews the
information submitted. A digitally signed participation certificate is returned if: information submitted. A digitally signed participation certificate is returned if:
* The participant meets the requirements specified in the bylaws and policies of the foundation (broadly speaking, limited to * The participant meets the requirements specified in the [bylaws and policies](https://corda.network/policy/admission-criteria.html)
sanction screening only); of the foundation (broadly speaking, limited to sanction screening only);
* The participant agrees to Corda Network participant terms of use. * The participant agrees to Corda Network participant [terms of use](https://corda.network/participation/terms-of-use.html).
The Corda Network node can then use the participation certificate to register itself with the Network Map Service. The Corda Network node can then use the participation certificate to register itself with the Network Map Service.
@ -47,7 +49,7 @@ Corda Network nodes.
Notary Service Notary Service
-------------- --------------
Corda design separates correctness consensus from uniqueness consensus, and the latter is provided by one or more Notary The Corda design separates correctness consensus from uniqueness consensus, and the latter is provided by one or more Notary
Services. The Notary will digitally sign a transaction presented to it, provided no transaction referring to Services. The Notary will digitally sign a transaction presented to it, provided no transaction referring to
any of the same inputs has been previously signed by the Notary, and the transaction timestamp is within bounds. any of the same inputs has been previously signed by the Notary, and the transaction timestamp is within bounds.