This chapter discusses the subjective nature of determining decentralization in blockchain networks. The speakers highlight the difficulty in measuring and parameterizing decentralization, emphasizing that truly decentralized systems are inherently hard to grasp or measure. They provide examples of potential tests to assess decentralization, such as monitoring censorship, downloading and verifying a full node, and participating in network consensus.

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