I have read many posts about decentralized applications and their forms of existence.
However, there are rarely any posts about the ultimate direction this technology will lead humanity.
I want to discuss something other than decentralized applications and their current manifestations.
I want to know the essence of this idea and whether it truly represents a positive direction for human development.
I’m not a pro of decentralization; I have summarized five myths that trouble me the most:
Isn’t it ironic if I create a forum or group to discuss decentralization? By doing so, I would have control over posts and members, which contradicts the “de” centralization concept. In essence, I would still be reading information subject to human intervention. Can we really trust the information about decentralization in the Web2 world?
Assuming that we transition from centralization to decentralization in the future, how can we ensure that our interests won’t disappear? Money holds value because of government backing, and governments symbolize centralization. The system is rarely challenged because governments have significant resources, which provides stability. Real money doesn’t experience extreme fluctuations like cryptocurrencies unless a government goes bankrupt. So, in a decentralized world, what guarantees the value of our assets?
How can we maintain stability in a decentralized system? As I understand it, all systems rely on trust, whether forced or voluntary. If we become a P2P system society (i.e., external forces disappear), how can we ensure everyone will actively maintain this system?
Is decentralization just an early stage of centralization? Are the ideas of decentralization fundamentally composed of “freedom,” “non-regulation,” and “fairness”? If so, doesn’t it sound like our human history repeating itself? We keep messing things up, then some guy emerges, unifies, develops, and then we fked it up again.
Do we really need decentralization? For ordinary people, it seems unnecessary to escape from the supervision of centralized systems. The greatest risk we face should be the central authority of the existing system having problems. However, at the same time, when we need help, the central authority also provides assistance (when the system is running stably). Based on my limited understanding, if I need help after decentralization, where would I get these resources? Would it rely on donations from others?
I may have confusingly expressed myself because I need clarification on whether these questions are formulated correctly or valid.
I’m only raising my doubts about the idea and theory of decentralization based on what I know without considering its current practical applications.
I hope to have a friendly discussion with everyone, and by reading your comments, it can become a learning experience for me.
Some Decentralized myth for me
I have read many posts about decentralized applications and their forms of existence.
However, there are rarely any posts about the ultimate direction this technology will lead humanity.
I want to discuss something other than decentralized applications and their current manifestations.
I want to know the essence of this idea and whether it truly represents a positive direction for human development.
I’m not a pro of decentralization; I have summarized five myths that trouble me the most:
Isn’t it ironic if I create a forum or group to discuss decentralization? By doing so, I would have control over posts and members, which contradicts the “de” centralization concept. In essence, I would still be reading information subject to human intervention. Can we really trust the information about decentralization in the Web2 world?
Assuming that we transition from centralization to decentralization in the future, how can we ensure that our interests won’t disappear? Money holds value because of government backing, and governments symbolize centralization. The system is rarely challenged because governments have significant resources, which provides stability. Real money doesn’t experience extreme fluctuations like cryptocurrencies unless a government goes bankrupt. So, in a decentralized world, what guarantees the value of our assets?
How can we maintain stability in a decentralized system? As I understand it, all systems rely on trust, whether forced or voluntary. If we become a P2P system society (i.e., external forces disappear), how can we ensure everyone will actively maintain this system?
Is decentralization just an early stage of centralization? Are the ideas of decentralization fundamentally composed of “freedom,” “non-regulation,” and “fairness”? If so, doesn’t it sound like our human history repeating itself? We keep messing things up, then some guy emerges, unifies, develops, and then we fked it up again.
Do we really need decentralization? For ordinary people, it seems unnecessary to escape from the supervision of centralized systems. The greatest risk we face should be the central authority of the existing system having problems. However, at the same time, when we need help, the central authority also provides assistance (when the system is running stably). Based on my limited understanding, if I need help after decentralization, where would I get these resources? Would it rely on donations from others?
I may have confusingly expressed myself because I need clarification on whether these questions are formulated correctly or valid.
I’m only raising my doubts about the idea and theory of decentralization based on what I know without considering its current practical applications.
I hope to have a friendly discussion with everyone, and by reading your comments, it can become a learning experience for me.