decentralized computing
[/ˌdiːˈsentrəlaɪzd kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
computação descentralizada
1. A computing model where processing power, data storage, and applications are distributed across multiple independent computers or nodes rather than being centralized in a single server or data center
Decentralized computing allows users to maintain control over their own data without relying on a central authority.
A computação descentralizada permite que os usuários mantenham controle sobre seus próprios dados sem depender de uma autoridade central.
2. A system architecture that eliminates single points of failure by distributing computational tasks across a network of peer computers
Blockchain technology is a prime example of decentralized computing in practice.
A tecnologia blockchain é um exemplo primordial de computação descentralizada na prática.
This term has become increasingly prominent in Brazil and globally since the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology around 2015-2020. It represents a paradigm shift in how tech companies and developers think about system architecture. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in the fintech sector and among tech entrepreneurs seeking alternatives to traditional centralized banking and computing infrastructure.
Related Idioms & Phrases
taking the power away from the center
spreading the load across the network
no single point of failure
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