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Decentralized Service
Networking
Service whose operation or governance is distributed across nodes, protocols, or smart contracts.
Definition
Decentralized services can be hosted across many nodes or governed by protocols and smart contracts. Data may be replicated widely, and upgrades may require community coordination.
In plain English
Service whose operation or governance is distributed across nodes, protocols, or smart contracts.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Replication and immutability can conflict with privacy needs (like deletion) unless designed carefully.
Example
Example: Avoid putting personal data on public ledgers; use encryption and minimize on-chain identifiers.