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Decentralized Systems Theory

Definition

Decentralized Systems Theory investigates the fundamental principles, design, and behavior of systems where control and decision-making are distributed across multiple independent entities. This theoretical framework examines how such systems achieve coherence, security, and functionality without reliance on a central authority, considering aspects like consensus mechanisms, fault tolerance, and information propagation. It provides the analytical foundation for understanding the robustness, scalability, and economic incentives within blockchain networks, distributed ledgers, and peer-to-peer applications. This discipline helps predict system responses to various conditions and participant behaviors.