!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] is a [Distributed system] and an [Architecture] [Framework] in which there is __NOT__ one central [Authoritative Entity] which determines the [state] of the system.


[{$pagename}]'s [members] work through some agreed upon [Protocol] to arrive at a [Consensus] of the [state] of the system.


!! [{$pagename}] Types
[{$pagename}] may have different [classifications]:
* Architectural [{$pagename}] — how many physical computers is a system made up of? How many of those computers can it tolerate breaking down at any single time?
* Political [{$pagename}] — How is [state] maintained
* Logical [{$pagename}] — is is a: 
** single [Monolithic Architecture]
** amorphous swarm - if you cut the system in half, will both halves continue to fully operate as independent units?

!! More Information
There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:
[{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }]
----
* [#1] - [The Meaning of Decentralization|https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/the-meaning-of-decentralization-a0c92b76a274|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2018-09-20- 
* [#2] - [A Thorough Introduction to Distributed Systems|https://hackernoon.com/a-thorough-introduction-to-distributed-systems-3b91562c9b3c|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2018-09-20- 
* [#3] - [The Four Horsemen of Centralization|https://outlast.me/four-horsemen-of-centralization/|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2018-12-09-