How do organizations put a public blockchain to work while keeping certain records private?
ethereum.org said on Oct. 16, 2026 that its new Organizations section is live. The section explains how firms, governments, charities and startups apply the technology across several categories. It draws a clear line between what stays on chain for settlement and proofs and what remains off chain for privacy.
Enterprise focus
The enterprise pages break down tokenization, onchain finance, privacy tools and layer two networks. These pages walk through practical steps groups can take when moving assets or records onto the network. Sensitive data can stay off the public chain while Ethereum still supplies settlement and proofs.
Public sector and NGO pages
The public sector and NGO pages cover digital identity, public records, and aid and grant funding. One example shows how an employer can check a digital diploma without seeing any other personal data about the graduate. The same approach supports transparent yet limited record checks for grants or public services.
Small business and founder resources
The small business section points out that a company does not have to accept ETH. Depending on the service it can receive stablecoins or settle into local currency instead. Businesses can still take customer payments, pay suppliers abroad, run payroll and sell online.
The founders page directs builders toward funding options, accelerators and partnerships. It keeps the focus on next steps rather than specific program names or dollar amounts.
How the section is organized
ethereum.org splits the content into enterprise, public sector and NGOs, small business, and founders. Each area uses short examples drawn from real uses rather than abstract claims. The structure lets readers jump to the part that matches their situation without reading every page.
The Organizations section sits on the main site and draws from the same sources that power the rest of ethereum.org documentation. It does not replace existing developer or user guides. It simply adds one more doorway for groups that need to understand how the network fits their work.
Readers can reach the section directly at the organizations path on the site. The Oct. 16, 2026 update added the full set of pages at once. ethereum.org announced the addition through its X account on the same date.
The material stays practical. It lists what the network can do and what it cannot do on its own. Groups that want to explore further still need to match the examples to their own requirements and legal setting.
No single page claims to solve every use case. Instead the section offers starting points that organizations can adapt. That approach keeps the information useful across different regions and industries without promising uniform results.
ethereum.org continues to update its main documentation. The new Organizations section joins the existing library rather than standing alone. Readers who follow the links inside each page can move from overview to technical details when needed.