In Defense of Chain Neutrality
As “net neutrality” defined the ethos of an open internet, “chain neutrality” must now define the integrity of blockchains. It demands complete decentralization—technically and operationally—rejecting misleading narratives like “degrees of decentralization.” Chains that claim to be “decentralized enough” often mask centralized control over validators, upgrades, and governance, jeopardizing trust. True neutrality requires radical transparency and censorship resistance. Trust in blockchain is binary: either it’s decentralized or it isn’t. Chain neutrality is not a convenience—it’s a principle. Without it, blockchains devolve into semi-private systems masquerading as open infrastructure. The industry must adopt chain neutrality as the foundational standard for securing value.
Re-published from William Mougayar via wamougayar.xyz
