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Centralized Governance Risk

Definition

Centralized Governance Risk describes the potential for adverse outcomes arising from a limited number of entities or individuals holding disproportionate control over a blockchain protocol or decentralized application. This concentration of authority can introduce single points of failure, increase susceptibility to manipulation, or lead to decisions that prioritize specific interests over the broader community. It contradicts the decentralization ethos foundational to many digital asset systems.