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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Healthcare startups and legacy systems alike that align with Web3 values—decentralization, transparency, ownership, and interoperability—will be best positioned to earn Gen Z’s trust and participation.
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Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Alignment of values is deeply reflected in Chainlink Labs' focus on decentralization, transparency and empowerment, ensuring that individual purpose aligns with organizational goals.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Weinstein rejected those comparisons, seeing his platform as an ideal Facebook rival and remaining a board member through the app's more recent shift to decentralization.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
The Physics of Decentralization Historically, revolutions in computing have followed a pendulum swing between centralization and decentralization.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Alignment of values is deeply reflected in Chainlink Labs' focus on decentralization, transparency and empowerment, ensuring that individual purpose aligns with organizational goals.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Weinstein rejected those comparisons, seeing his platform as an ideal Facebook rival and remaining a board member through the app's more recent shift to decentralization.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
The Physics of Decentralization Historically, revolutions in computing have followed a pendulum swing between centralization and decentralization.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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