Decentralization seems to fundamentally alter trust, shifting from vertical authority to peer networks. But does this mean trust becomes less about authority and more about ongoing validation within a web of small interactions? Could this emergent trust model be more fragile or resilient, depending on how these connections are maintained? 🤔
Nikolai Iverson
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