> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.krews.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Decentralization
> Geographic and provider distribution of nodes/validators with a 2-hour refresh cadence. Investigate concentration risks quickly.
The **Decentralization** page maps nodes/validators globally, surfacing geographic and provider concentration.
## What you see
* **Map view** with pins per node/validator. Popovers include **moniker**, **provider**, **location**, and (when available) **IP**.
* **Stats**: **Total Nodes**, **Countries**, **Providers**.
* **Charts**:
* **Nodes by Country** — Which jurisdictions host the most nodes.
* **Nodes by Provider** — Cloud/DC concentration.
* **Node List** table with **Moniker**, **Region**, **Country**, **City**, **Provider** and filters.
## Why decentralization matters
* **Jurisdictional risk**: Excess concentration in a single country increases correlated regulatory or outage risk.
* **Single‑provider risk**: Heavy reliance on one provider (e.g., a large cloud) creates common‑mode failure exposure.
* **Routing & latency**: Global spread can improve propagation and proposer timing stability.
## Practical analysis
* Filter by **provider** to check for outsized dependence (e.g., a single hyperscaler).
* Inspect **country** distribution before onboarding more validators or recommending infra choices to delegators.
* Use the table to verify operator diversity (regional mix, providers, and cities).