14.3 · Access rights
Permissions are bound to seats: What you can see depends on your location in the network.
WCN deeply layers open content and data by role and relationship; this not only satisfies governance and confidentiality, but also protects institutional-level deals and evidence chains from being diluted by noise.
Four-tier access model
Different participants should see different depths: Public layer builds consensus; Post-application layer supports due diligence and docking; Node layer carries daily collaboration; Deal/Proof layer is only open to relevant parties and designated review roles.
public access layerOfficial website, Wiki and external materials; readable by any visitor to understand the model and access rules.
Post-application access layerExplanatory materials, process documents, or restricted catalogs available after initial intake (subject to then-current policy).
Node access layerCollaboration spaces, node directories and task interfaces that formal seat holders can enter; permissions are subdivided by seat type.
Deal / Proof layerSpecific deal rooms, evidence packages and attribution details; only accessible to Deal participants, service providers and authorized review roles.
How to obtain permissions at each level
public layer
No account is required; directly access wcn.network and this Wiki.
Apply for back layer
After completing Apply and passing the pre-qualification, the team will activate or send the next step materials according to type.
node layer
After completing the seat confirmation and authorization process described in 14.1, onboarding will activate the system identity and default scope.
Deal/Proof layer
When you are invited to a specific Deal or assume a Proof Desk/service delivery role, you are authorized individually according to the Deal policy; the permissions are reduced after exiting or closing the deal.
There is no "one account view of the entire network data"; if certain information is not visible, it usually means that the current relationship depth or compliance requirements are not met. Forcing the boundary will destroy the trustworthy foundation of PoB and settlement.
Why clear boundaries are good for institutional actors
Professional capital and service providers also rely on confidentiality and accountability; hierarchical permissions reduce the risk of misuse and leakage, and make reputation and attribution within the network calculable. Chaos and openness attract short-term traffic, while clear boundaries support long-term business density.