decentralized algorithm
nounA set of steps where many computers work together without one boss in charge.
The file-sharing app uses a decentralized algorithm so no single server controls all the files.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computing method where decision-making is spread across many independent nodes rather than a central authority.
Bitcoin's decentralized algorithm lets thousands of computers agree on transactions without a bank.
3. A problem-solving procedure in which no single processor has a global view of the whole system.
Researchers designed a decentralized algorithm for robots to map a building without a central controller.
4. A coordination method used in networks to share resources fairly among participants.
The mesh network relies on a decentralized algorithm to route messages around failed links.