(De)Centralization in Blockchain Open-Source Development Community
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2025-01-07
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The successful operation of a blockchain system crucially relies on its management of software development activities. Not only does the technological functionality of a public blockchain system depend on the quality of its source code, but also the “neutrality” of a blockchain system depends on access to and control over its source code. In this paper, we delve into the dynamic evolution of collaboration within the open-source developer community of blockchain projects. Utilizing empirical analysis techniques, we demonstrate the tendency of initially decentralized open-source communities to gravitate toward more centralized and unevenly distributed structures. Additionally, our analysis reveals that inputs to the blockchain’s software code are concentrated among a small group of contributors. Our findings have implications for the managers of decentralized open-source technology and policymakers who aim to preserve impartial access to technology.
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Web3 Technologies for Digital Innovation and Transformation, blockchain, decentralization, governance, open source
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Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
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