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Decentralization Isn't All-or-Nothing: Rethinking Power and Control in Canton Network

Decentralization is often treated as an absolute goal, but should every system pursue it in the same way? Using Canton Network as a case study, this article examines how distributed consensus, permissioned participation, institutional influence, and collective governance coexist. It explores where power actually sits, Digital Asset's role in the ecosystem, and what the network's design tells us about balancing decentralization with accountability, reliability, and resilience.