decentralization
noun
de·cen·tral·i·za·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers
a decentralization of powers
specifically, government
: the delegation of power from a central authority to regional and local authorities
the decentralization of the state's public school system
government decentralization
2
sociology
: the redistribution of population and industry from urban centers to outlying areas
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This is crucial for any blockchain network that aims to scale while maintaining its core principles of decentralization and security.
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Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This is the core of crypto’s decentralization concept—one that could take on big banks and big tech.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
However, decentralization also offers significant benefits.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
The endgame is a more holistic environment, where investors get the benefits of decentralization and cutting-edge technologies with the convenience and seamlessness of many of today's traditional markets.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Ayush Gupta, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This is the core of crypto’s decentralization concept—one that could take on big banks and big tech.
—Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
However, decentralization also offers significant benefits.
—Jeffrey Edell, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
The endgame is a more holistic environment, where investors get the benefits of decentralization and cutting-edge technologies with the convenience and seamlessness of many of today's traditional markets.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decentralization
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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