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."
by SnozzBurglure February 13, 2025