Decentrawashing (noun): The practice of falsely claiming or exaggerating the decentralization of a system, organization, or technology—especially in blockchain, Web3, or governance—to appear more open, democratic, or trustless than it actually is.
"That blockchain project claims to be decentralized, but it's just decentrawashing—the founders still control everything."
"Big tech loves to engage in decentrawashing, pretending their platforms empower users while keeping all the power centralized."
"Big tech loves to engage in decentrawashing, pretending their platforms empower users while keeping all the power centralized."
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1. (adjective, informal) A playful, non-standard way of saying "more decent" or "better than decent," often used to describe an improvement in appearance, vibe, or quality, especially in a humorous or casual context. Typically used when someone or something looks or feels slightly better under specific conditions (e.g., lighting, mood, or setting).
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When someone says, “it’s decent” too fast for it to be two separate words so it mergers into one nonsensical phrase.
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