Rule Compliance Over Decentralization: Paradigm Researcher’s Perspective on Sorting Systems

Dan Robinson, a researcher at Paradigm, recently discussed sorting systems and their decentralized nature on the X platform (formerly Twitter). He emphasized that the key challenge isn’t whether the system is decentralized but rather the rules governing it. Robinson stressed the importance of ensuring these rules prevent sorters from abusing their authority to harm users or extract value. He noted that both extractive, decentralized sorting systems and non-extractive, centralized ones can exist, underscoring the paramount role of rule compliance over decentralization.