How to Kill a Decentralised Network (such as the Fediverse)

6/30/2023

In this thought-provoking blog post, the author discusses the challenges and potential methods for undermining decentralized networks. The article explores how governments, corporations, and other entities might attempt to exert control and manipulate decentralized systems, such as blockchain and peer-to-peer networks. It raises questions about the vulnerability of decentralized networks to attacks and addresses potential strategies that could be employed to weaken or disrupt them. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these risks in order to protect the principles of decentralization and maintain a truly open and democratic internet.

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