Decentralized Applications (dApps) and Its Advantages
What Are Decentralized Applications (dApps)? Decentralized applications (dApps) are digital applications or programs that exist and run on a blockchain or peer-to-peer (P2P) network of computers instead of a single computer. DApps (also called "dapps") are outside the purview and control of a single authority. DApps—which are often built on the Ethereum platform—can be developed for a variety of purposes including gaming, finance, and social media. Advantages of dApps Many of the advantages of dApps center around the program's ability to safeguard user privacy. With decentralized apps, users do not need to submit their personal information to use the function the app provides. DApps use smart contracts to complete the transaction between two anonymous parties without the need to rely on a central authority. Proponents interested in free speech point out that dApps can be developed as alternative social media platforms. A decentralized social media platform would be resist...