decentralize

[dee-sen-truh-lahyz] / diˈsɛn trəˌlaɪz /

VERB

distribute over a less concentrated area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disperse distribute scatter

STRONG

broadcast circulate disseminate regionalize separate

WEAK

allocate allot apportion divvy partition propagate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assemble centralize concentrate consolidate

Example Sentences

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The company describes Theta Network as a “blockchain-powered decentralized cloud for AI, media and entertainment.”

From Los Angeles Times

In practice, “Santa” is a decentralized supply chain run by unpaid parents facing volatile demand, shifting preferences, tight budgets and hard delivery deadlines, with zero tolerance for stock-outs or perceived unfairness.

From The Wall Street Journal

They are transferred over decentralized blockchain ledgers, like other cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's

The company is also developing its own blockchain—a decentralized transaction ledger—and counts Visa as a design partner.

From Barron's

Tokenization refers to digitizing equities to trade through decentralized blockchains rather than a traditional exchange.

From Barron's