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Alternatively this is why definitions don't matter at all -- it only matters what guarantees (and other properties) a system provides, and not at all what we ca
by lgas 10y ago
Alternatively this is why definitions don't matter at all -- it only matters what guarantees (and other properties) a system provides, and not at all what we call it.
- pdpi 10y agoThat's a fair point too. I think we're in agreement, though: From the beginning, this discussion is about precisely that -- the word "decentralisation" usually entails a certain set of very specific properties so which properties, exactly, are we talking about here?
- lgas 10y agoIndeed.
- trentmc 10y agoDitto on agreement about what properties (including guarantees) a system provides. To me, definitions are nonetheless useful to help summarize a set of properties, help communication, and more. Even if people have different definitions, the definitions typically have similar themes; they're not totally arbitrary. For example, with "decentralization" you'd find a lot of people agreeing that "no single entity owns or controls" within the same theme as other definitions.