GLOSSARYDecentralised Applications (Dapps)

Decentralised Applications (Dapps)

Visually, decentralised applications (dapps) are like normal apps; they offer similar functions and look the same. However, dapps are applications or programmes that operate on a blockchain or peer-to-peer (P2P) network: Rather than running on a single computer, dapps are maintained by a distributed network using smart contracts.

Dapps are defined by the following characteristics:

Decentralised — Dapps must not be in the control of one person or central authority.

Open-source — Dapps must be able to function without a third party, and the code is public for anyone to copy or audit.

Deterministic — A dapp must perform the same functions regardless of the environment in which the smart contract is executed.

No central point of failure — All dapp information must be held on a public blockchain network to avoid a central point of attack.

Examples of Ethereum-based dapps: Golem (GLM), Augur (REP), Aragon (ANT), Uniswap (UNI)

Key Takeaway

Decentralised applications (dapps) are applications or programmes that operate on a blockchain or peer-to-peer (P2P) network.

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