Equal status in decentralized networking means:

1. _No central authority_: No device has control over others, and there is no central hub or authority.

2. _No hierarchy_: Devices are not ranked or prioritized, and each device has the same role and status.

3. _Homogeneous roles_: Devices perform the same functions and have the same responsibilities.

4. _Autonomy_: Devices operate independently, making decisions without external control.

5. _Decentralized decision-making_: Devices make decisions through consensus mechanisms or distributed algorithms.

6. _No dependence on a single device_: The network remains functional even if one device goes offline.

7. _Equal access to resources_: Devices have equal access to shared resources and data.

8. _Symmetric communication_: Devices communicate with each other directly, without intermediaries.

Equal status promotes a more resilient, democratic, and open network, where devices can communicate and share resources on an equal basis, without relying on a central authority or hierarchy.