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Decentralized Service
Networking
A service run by many participants instead of one company.
Definition
A decentralized service is provided by a network of participants rather than one central operator.
In plain English
A service run by many participants instead of one company.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can reduce lock‑in, but can also make accountability and deletion harder.
Example
Example: A decentralized app may keep running even if one host stops.