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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Meaning

RBAC is a security paradigm where system access and permissions are granted based on a user's role within an organization, rather than their individual identity. In fintech and enterprise blockchain applications, RBAC is the standard for managing who can view sensitive data, approve transactions, or modify system settings.

It ensures the Principle of Least Privilege, where users only have the access necessary for their specific job.The system architecture typically consists of three components: Users, Roles, and Permissions. For example, in a crypto exchange’s internal system, a Support Agent might have permission to view a user's history but not to initiate a withdrawal.

A Compliance Officer might have the role required to freeze an account, while only a Security Lead would have the permission to modify the API rate limits. This tiered structure prevents a single compromised account from endangering the entire platform.In the world of smart contracts, RBAC is often implemented using the AccessControl library from OpenZeppelin.

This allows a dApp to assign Admin roles to specific wallets. For example, a DAO might have a Proposer role and an Executor role.

This ensures that even if a private key is leaked, the attacker's power is limited to the specific role that key held, providing an essential layer of Defense in Depth for high-value financial protocols.

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