The idea of a perfectly decentralized world in crypto is unrealistic and the concentration of power will always lead to centralization of control within that power. While it's a popular concept in the crypto community, it's important to understand the disparities in power and the limitations of decentralization.
The argument between centralization and decentralization will continue to swing back and forth as we see the pros and cons of both models. While certain areas require centralized power, the downsides of centralized models will lead to eventual swings back towards decentralization.
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