The Emergence Machine

Decentralization

abstract · Computing · Level 4 · E10

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Emergence definition

Decentralization arises from the logical structure and organization of software, where complex webs of relationships between matter and energy take on a specific shape or form, allowing for the distribution of control and data across multiple nodes rather than centralized in one location.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
decentralization
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL4L3L2L1L0DecentralizationNetworkSoftwareFormInformationStructureChangeExistenceMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Network L3 (requires) Technology sense
    Decentralization is an architecture where control and data are distributed across multiple nodes rather than centralized in one location.
  • Software L3 (requires)
    decentralization builds on the concept of software

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