RE: Centralisation undermines the most fundamental principle of Blockchain technology

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Centralisation undermines the most fundamental principle of Blockchain technology

in cryptocurrency •  6 years ago 

As for decentralized exchanges, they’re pretty simple. Here’s a brief explanation for everybody who can’t open the original link: DEXs aka decentralized exchanges are blockchain-based platforms similar to peer-to-peer systems. They don’t have a single central server. Instead, they use a network of nodes and private wallets of users between which transactions are made. Means, DEXs don’t store money, they just help users to match their buy/sell orders. So hackers can’t steal anything from the website.

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  ·  6 years ago (edited)

I can argue the fact that all centralized exchanges are vulnerable. For example, CEX.IO and Kraken were never hacked for the entire history. And these exchanges are large enough. I even don’t mention local platforms which are designed for specific countries. You can check Bitcoin.co.id review on CryptoHoo (the exchange works with Rupiah specifically) or read other qualified authors to find reliable small platforms. Decentralized exchanges are cool, too, but we shouldn’t blame centralized ones and ignore them at all, I think.