Understanding Towns' Decentralized Architecture

Towns operates on the River Protocol, a decentralized architecture, which is fundamental to its approach to digital communities. This article explains what decentralization means in the context of Towns, its benefits, and how it impacts your experience on the platform. For more information on the River Protocol, visit river.build.

What is Decentralization?

In a decentralized system like Towns:

Key Components of Towns' Decentralized Architecture

  1. Distributed Network:
  2. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Communication:
  3. Blockchain Technology
  4. Smart Contracts:

Benefits of Decentralization in Towns

  1. Enhanced Privacy:
  2. Increased Security:
  3. User Empowerment:
  4. Censorship Resistance:
  5. Transparency:
  6. Community Governance:

How Decentralization Affects Your Towns Experience