> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://babyshiba-1.gitbook.io/babyshiba-shibpaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://babyshiba-1.gitbook.io/babyshiba-shibpaper/faq/v-what-do-you-mean-by-decentralized.md).

# V- What do you mean by decentralized?

This means you don't need to trust anyone when you purchase $BABYSHIB, as it is a community asset that no one specifically has control over. It's the opposite of a bank or any other centralized organization.

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