Blockchain is slowly changing this, just like the years when smart machines broke out. With more and more commercialized transformation. Blockchain will increasingly adapt to various business scenarios and can change or subvert more and more fields. Today we are going to talk about DAPP. So, what exactly is DAPP? What's the difference between it and APP? Next, let's have a look.

What is DAPP?

APP is the abbreviation of Application. DAPP is D+app, or decentralization application. In Chinese, it is called decentralized application, or distributed application. Its existence is regarded as opening the era of blockchain 3.0. DAPP is a variety of distributed applications derived from the underlying blockchain platform, and is a way of providing services in the blockchain. DAPP is for blockchain, some applications are for windows system, and APP is for IOS and Android.

Features of DAPP:

1. DAPP operates on P2P networks. It does not rely on the central server, does not need a special communication server to deliver messages, and does not need a central database to record data. That is, DAPP can always be online as long as there is no problem with the blockchain;

2. DAPP operates through node decentralization. Data may exist in random areas: mobile phones, personal computers, network disks, servers;

3. The code of DAPP is open source, and everyone can query its original code, so the entire execution process is transparent to everyone, and everyone knows what happened;

4. DAPP is based on smart contracts. There is no difference between the front and the general APP, but the back end does not want the APP to be server based. The back end of DAPPd is based on smart contracts;

5. DAPP's operation is also decentralized. In an ideal environment, DAPP should not be the core of a commercial company, at least the distribution of rights and interests is fair to all participants. Therefore, the operation of DAPP should belong to one community or all participants;

6. DAPP usually also has monetary incentives, perhaps not BTC, but there should be currencies based on smart contracts, such as fire currency and ether currency.

What is the difference between DAPP and APP?

1. DAPP emphasizes distributed

The traditional APP is different. DAPP must emphasize decentralization, which is not about centers, but about nodes choosing and deciding centers at will. It must operate on a distributed operating system, that is, a blockchain system. The information on DAPP belongs to customers, not DAPP developers, that is, private information will not be collected by third parties.

Although DAPP does not rely on any central server, it cannot operate without smart contract. Only with the control of smart contracts can DAPP complete autonomy without having to obey any centralized server or node.

2. Data can be encrypted for storage

The DAPP data is encrypted and stored on the blockchain, which is responsible for the storage and exchange of data, so that property rights can be traded and sold without intermediaries. At the same time, DAPP should ensure that participants' information is stored securely and that personal digital currency and property rights are not damaged or leaked.

3. There is a certain token reward mechanism

DAPP must use Token to encourage miners to verify and create blocks, and miners need to use POW work certificates to exchange more Token and rights. In short, Token is the key driving force to maintain the development of a DAPP.

Speaking of this, I believe you have a certain understanding of what is DAPP and what is the difference between it and APP. In general, most DAPP products are still in the experimental stage. Although blockchain technology has brought us a lot of imagination, the actual implementation of DAPP products still needs to consider many related factors. We will wait and see the future development of DAPP.