Decentralization using blockchain

Decentralization is a core benefit and service provided by the blockchain technology. Blockchain by design is a perfect vehicle for providing a platform that does not need any intermediaries and can function with many different leaders chosen via consensus mechanisms. This model allows anyone to compete to become the decision-making authority. This competition is governed by a consensus mechanism and the most commonly used method is known as Proof of Work (PoW).

Decentralization is applied in varying degrees from semi-decentralized to fully decentralized depending on the requirements and circumstances. Decentralization can be viewed from a blockchain perspective as a mechanism that provides a way to remodel existing applications and paradigms or build new applications in order to give full control to users.

Information and communication technology (ICT) has conventionally been based on a centralized paradigm whereby database or application servers are ...