Decentralization vs Holder Distribution

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Decentralization
beginner
fundamentals

Decentralization is the distribution of control and decision-making across many participants rather than concentrating authority in a single entity, institution, or location.

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Holder Distribution
intermediate
technical_analysis

An on-chain metric analyzing how cryptocurrency supply is distributed across wallet addresses, identifying concentration risk by measuring what percentage of total supply major holders control and whether distribution is becoming more decentralized or concentrated.

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