> Decentralization is always costlier. Netflix is faster Because Netflix puts their content in the internet exchanges (IXs) (Netflix Open Connect), bypassing C

> Decentralization is always costlier. Netflix is faster Because Netflix puts their content in the internet exchanges (IXs) (Netflix Open Connect), bypassing CDNs in some cases, thus getting as close to the users as they can given the current internet piping infrastructure [1]. Sure, decentralization (being operated by an aggressive management that can strike background deals with IXs) makes that possible, but we all ought to wonder if it is a good thing in the long run. Netflix, YouTube, etc. have found ways of getting their data faster to the users and the little guy running his podcast stands no chance. [1] https://arxiv.org/pdf/1606.05519.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/1606.05519.pdf