Be Careful: In Crypto There Is A Lot Of Talk Of Decentralization But Little Is
The SBF trial is certainly revealing how foolish it was to trust those entities. Of course, this is against the tenet of "not your keys, not your coins".
In this video I discuss how we have to look much further than this. We are dealing with a lot of misleading stuff as the evolution of crypto takes place. Things are not as decentralized as people claim, at least with particular projects.
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Spot on mate, spot on! People want fast and secure, and are willing to deprioritize decentralization for it.
Food for thought right here.
If many people are going to these clones of decentralization and calling them decentralized and the future. Then there is a clear lack of information and blindness going on.
Signs there is a serious need,for re alignment the original goal of bitcoin, what blockchain really is and a clear definition and understanding of what blockchain really is.
Summary:
In this video, Task discusses the importance of decentralization in the cryptocurrency space, prompted by recent news regarding the SBF trial involving Sam Bankman Fried, Alameda, and FTX. He highlights the historical context of decentralized electronic money leading to the creation of Bitcoin. Task emphasizes the principle "not your keys, not your crypto," pointing out the pitfalls of centralized platforms and projects in the crypto space. He praises Hive for its decentralized structure and contrasts it with examples like Ethereum, which he believes are not truly decentralized due to founder control and potential government interference. Task makes a case for true decentralization in blockchain projects to avoid vulnerabilities and regulatory risks.
Detailed Article:
Task delves into the intricacies of the SBF trial and the revelations it brings about the relationship between platforms and companies in the cryptocurrency space. He draws parallels to the early days of electronic money and the values that underpin the cypherpunk movement, ultimately leading to the advent of Bitcoin. Task stresses the essence of "not your keys, not your crypto" as a fundamental principle in the world of cryptocurrency, particularly referencing the Mt. Gox incident and subsequent platform failures in 2022.
The discussion then steers towards the concept of decentralization, with Task pointing out the dangers of centralization in crypto platforms and projects. He lauds Hive as a shining example of true decentralization, citing its block validation system that prevents concentration of power in a few entities. In contrast, Task criticizes projects like Ethereum for their perceived decentralization while highlighting the significant stake held by founders.
Task goes on to argue that many so-called decentralized entities in the crypto space are, in fact, not truly decentralized. He raises concerns about Ethereum potentially moving towards KYC compliance, which he believes contradicts the essence of decentralization. Task warns about the risks posed by government interference and the potential for nodes to be instructed to reject certain contracts. He emphasizes the importance of open-source software and the ability to fork projects, presenting it as a form of decentralization.
Drawing parallels to the Linux operating system, Task explains how forking and iterations help in achieving decentralization in software projects. However, he cautions that the crypto space still lacks enough decentralized systems and forks to truly embody decentralization. Task concludes by advocating for ongoing forking and decentralization efforts in blockchain projects to avoid regulatory vulnerabilities and ensure true decentralization.
In a final note, Task praises Hive for its focus on decentralization and concludes the video by wishing viewers a great day and signaling the end of the discussion.
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