Decentralized systems can adapt rapidly

Because of the pluricentric structure of a complex (decentralized) network, it is able to reconfigure rapidly to meet new threats and exploit new opportunities.

The fourth principle of decentralization is that open systems can easily mutate. … As soon as an outside force presents itself, the decentralized organization quickly mutates to meet the new challenge or need.^[1]

Principles of decentralization:

1. When attacked, decentralized systems tend to become moreso
2. Decentralized systems are easily mistaken for centralized systems
3. Intelligence is spread throughout decentralized systems
4. Decentralized systems can adapt rapidly
5. Decentralized systems can grow quickly
6. Decentralization of industries tends to lower profits

#resilience #decentralization

See also:

• Resilience Thinking embraces the reality that things change
• Adaptability is the capacity of actors to manage the resilience of a system