Is It Decentralized?

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Definition of a Decentralized Protocol:

  • A decentralized protocol is defined as:
    • ◦ A distributed, permissionless, non-jurisdictional protocol that serves as infrastructure to manage value, help build an ecosystem, and afford its users self-sovereignty.

Objective of a Decentralized Protocol:

  • The objective of a Decentralized Protocol is to afford its users self-sovereignty. A user should have the autonomy to engage with the protocol freely on person-to-protocol basis with little or no intermediation.

The Three Attributes of a Decentralized Protocol

  • Fault-tolerant and resilient.
    • ◦ The protocol should be able to sustain partial failures and be able to recover quickly.
  • Attack-resistant and transparent.
    • ◦ The protocol should be transparent to identify and defend against system attacks.
  • Collusion resistant
    • ◦ It should be hard for an individual, group, or organization to take control.