Cryptocurrency Q&A What is decentralization?

What is decentralization?

DigitalLegendGuard DigitalLegendGuard Sat Dec 21 2024 | 7 answers 2009
I'm trying to understand the concept of decentralization. I've heard a lot about it in the context of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Could someone explain it to me? What is decentralization?

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ShintoMystical ShintoMystical Mon Dec 23 2024
The origin of decentralization can be traced back to Satoshi Nakamoto.

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Bianca Bianca Mon Dec 23 2024
Nakamoto is renowned as the founder of Bitcoin.

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amelia_martinez_engineer amelia_martinez_engineer Mon Dec 23 2024
In the seminal Bitcoin white paper released in 2008, decentralization played a pivotal role.

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SamsungShiningStar SamsungShiningStar Mon Dec 23 2024
Decentralization represents a system where decision-making activities occur without the presence of a central authority.

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QuasarGlider QuasarGlider Mon Dec 23 2024
The paper highlighted decentralization as a fundamental aspect of the Bitcoin network.

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