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Partial Decentralization

Definition

Partial Decentralization describes a system that incorporates elements of decentralized control and operation while retaining some centralized components or decision-making. This approach seeks to balance the benefits of decentralization, such as censorship resistance and transparency, with the efficiencies or practicalities offered by centralization. It represents a common stage in the evolution of many blockchain projects. This design choice often aims for pragmatic scalability.