What we want to get in the end is the topology B in this picture, “Decentralized”.
A council represents the topology A, the “Centralized” one.
The nodes at the periphery are all concentrating onto a single ring of entities, the council.
As it is rather difficult to ascertain the true identity of any council member, the danger of a Sybil attack on this level is very much real.
A system of Governance where decision-power is allocated via VP Delegation is what gives rise to a Decentralized Topology.
Each individual entity delegates their VP to a “representative”, who can then chose to delegate the decision-power into the hands of a yet more “trusted and qualified” individual.
The power to take back the delegated VP remains at all times, which is what keeps this all properly decentralized.
Sybil attack is not an issue for the VP of Decentraland, as any “real individual” would still need to spread any VP over the number of “fake individuals” that they may generate, thus the total influence remains the same.
Very cool, def open to all alternative ideas right now since as we can see things are very stagnant. Efficiency is key and if this accomplishes this but also self self sufficiency would be epic. Processes with less or no red tape, committees or councils and not having to ask people for votes or permission i think would help everyone.
It has to be understood that Delegating VP to someone is like _choosing to vote the same_ as them.
This is the actual purpose of delegating: to unburden yourself from the responsibility of voting.
When you will just not have the time or ability to do so yourself !
What to do first, is to find someone you believe will be dedicated in getting the right decisions passed.
You essentially say “I will let you tell my VP how to vote, I trust you”.
Statistically, on average, this trust will be warranted.
And if it turns out to not be, you can always take back your VP !
