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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Libra was an open protocol with open ambitions, including on the decentralization of the network.
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Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Walden, the Web 3 world may not have come to pass as its proponents envisioned, but its underlying principles of decentralization did give rise to notable successes, particularly in the realm of finance.
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Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
3 June 2026
Its doctrine, known as Guerra de Todo el Pueblo — War of All the People — is built not around defeating the United States in open battle but around survival, decentralization and making intervention costly.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Jansa in a speech listed the economy, fight against corruption and red tape, and decentralization as key goals of the future government.
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Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Walden, the Web 3 world may not have come to pass as its proponents envisioned, but its underlying principles of decentralization did give rise to notable successes, particularly in the realm of finance.
—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
3 June 2026
Its doctrine, known as Guerra de Todo el Pueblo — War of All the People — is built not around defeating the United States in open battle but around survival, decentralization and making intervention costly.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
Jansa in a speech listed the economy, fight against corruption and red tape, and decentralization as key goals of the future government.
—
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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“Decentralization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decentralization. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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