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then control is still limited. The real question is whether sovereignty exists beyond the boundaries of the protocol. @SignOfficial
Decentralized issuance may look efficient on the surface, but trust is not built by infrastructure alone. It depends on the integrity of the institutions behind it. If a compromised authority issues credentials, the system itself may remain technically secure, but the value of the data becomes questionable. Technology can secure processes, but it cannot guarantee honesty.