Bitcoin's decentralized and permissionless nature is its biggest advantage but also its biggest weakness: it's too easy to create fake nodes.
But I believe that a permissioned and decentralized network is also possible. For a node to enter the network, a 51% approval of validators already approved in the network is required.
Then we created a community on some social network or on this forum and created a kind of web of trust
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_of_trust.
Thus it will be possible to establish a decentralized network without energy waste. Humans are very good at identifying bots.
At the same time that it will be possible to enter the network with 51% approval, it will also be possible to ban nodes.
If anyone is interested in creating this mechanism please let us know.
It's interesting to explore alternative mechanisms for creating a permissioned and decentralized network. A web of trust could be a useful tool for establishing trust between nodes in such a network.
However, it's important to note that a permissioned network may not have the same advantages as a permissionless one. One of the biggest strengths of Bitcoin's permissionless network is that anyone can join and participate, without needing approval from others. This allows for greater inclusivity and diversity in the network, which in turn can lead to greater security and resilience.
Additionally, a permissioned network may be more vulnerable to censorship or manipulation, as those who control the approval process have the power to exclude certain nodes or limit their access.
Overall, while there may be benefits to exploring alternative mechanisms for creating a decentralized network, it's important to carefully consider the trade-offs and potential consequences of any changes to the network's design.