Decentralized Sync
Decentralized Sync is a concept in distributed systems where data synchronization occurs across multiple nodes without relying on a central server or authority. It enables peer-to-peer data sharing and consistency maintenance, often using techniques like conflict-free replicated data types (CRDTs) or operational transformation. This approach is fundamental to building resilient, censorship-resistant applications that operate in decentralized networks.
Developers should learn and use Decentralized Sync when building applications that require offline functionality, real-time collaboration without central servers, or resilience in unstable network conditions. It is essential for peer-to-peer apps, decentralized social networks, and collaborative tools like distributed document editors, where data consistency must be maintained across independent nodes without a single point of failure.