On: The promise and paradox of decentralization

[forgotmypw17]

The major difference between decentralized pyramids and centralized ones is the size.

The bigger the size of a network, the more attractive it is to abusers, while at the same time being more difficult to manage.

[evancoop → forgotmypw17]

That would suggest an oscillation - network effects to inflate network sizes, abuse, mismanagement, frustration, disruption, creation of a new paradigm. Lather, refactor, repeat?

[forgotmypw17 → evancoop]

I don't think it is always the case. There are many networks which remain small and do not over-grow, but you are less likely to know about them.

Typically, they are constrained by some limitation like being for an offline group or requiring a vouching process to join.