Centralization vs Decentralization in Cryptoassets

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What is the main difference between centralization and decentralization?

  • Centralization is more prone to money laundering-related offenses and fraud
  • Decentralization is more prone to money laundering-related offenses and fraud
  • Centralization is less sensitive to inflation.
  • Decentralization is less sensitive to inflation. (correct)

What is the purpose of decentralized cryptoassets?

  • To be used as an alternative to regulated currency. (correct)
  • To be issued, operated, managed, and regulated by a central party.
  • To be more sensitive to inflation.
  • To be less sensitive to money laundering-related offenses and fraud

What is the primary risk associated with decentralized cryptoassets?

  • Inflation.
  • Money laundering-related offenses and fraud (correct)
  • Central oversight.
  • Alternative currency.

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Study Notes

  • Centralization and decentralization can be applied to cryptoassets, networks, and exchanges.
  • Centralization refers to the extent to which a cryptoasset is issued, operated, managed, and regulated by a central party.
  • Decentralization refers to the lack of a single controlling party for a cryptoasset, which can make it less sensitive to inflation and allow it to be used as an alternative to regulated currency.
  • Because decentralized cryptoassets lack central oversight, they are more prone to money laundering-related offenses and fraud.

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