In blockchain, decentralization refers to the transfer of control and decision-making authority from centralized entities (individuals, organizations, or groups) to a distributed network. Decentralized networks aim to reduce the level of trust participants must place in one another and prevent them from exerting authority or control over each other in ways that diminish network functionality. Decentralization is not a new concept. When building technological solutions, three main network architectures are typically considered: centralized, distributed, and decentralized. Although blockchain technology often employs distributed networks, blockchain applications themselves cannot simply be classified as decentralized or not. Instead, decentralization is a sliding scale that should be applied to various aspects of blockchain applications. By decentralizing the management and access rights of resources within applications, better and fairer services can be achieved. Decentralization often requires making trade-offs, such as reducing transaction throughput, but ideally, these trade-offs are worth it because they can enhance stability and service levels.