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The internet’s once purposeful avoidance of a single controlling entity helped it succeed in no small part. This approach enabled its rapid and widespread adoption because internetworking did not require networks to grant control or permission to another entity, thereby fulfilling various requirements and positioning the World Wide Web as a public good. It also reflected efforts to keep a single technical failure from having a disproportionate impact. Centralization became a fact with Web 2.0, and avoiding it has proven difficult since then. Many online applications and protocols operate in a centralized manner. However, centralization runs contrary to the very nature of the internet. It is often described as a “network of networks” because it is a vast and heterogeneous collection of interconnected systems. These networks agree to facilitate communication instead of being subservient to others’ requirements. The emphasis on action independence is reflected in network design and architecture, like the concept of an autonomous system. Blockchain technology has enabled the creation of decentralized networks consisting of nodes that receive, store, and transmit data. There is no centralized server and, consequently, no single point of failure. If one node goes down, the network can continue operating. Network power is proportional to the number of participants A distributed network makes sure that data relies on multiple sources, none of which is centrally governed. Anyone can join and contribute to such networks. The more nodes there are in a network, the more powerful it tends to become. The technology shows considerable promise for achieving decentralization. Datagram, a platform for high-performance applications that enables fast and scalable connectivity, has launched its Alpha Testnet, allowing users to operate and validate a verifiable coordination layer for the interoperability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, or DePINs. The testnet enables participants to operate nodes, earn rewards for…

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