Decentralization
Noun · Development
Definitions
The distribution of control, processing, or data across multiple independent nodes rather than concentrating it in a single authority. Core principle of blockchain, peer-to-peer networks, and federated systems. In practice, many 'decentralized' systems have surprising central points of failure.
In plain English: Spreading control across many independent participants instead of having one central authority in charge, like a group decision instead of a boss deciding alone.