dApp (Decentralized Application)
Blockchain ApplicationsUpdated: October 15, 2025
Also known as: Decentralized Application, DApp, Dapp
An application that operates on a blockchain instead of a centralized server
An application that operates on a blockchain instead of a centralized server.
dApps run on decentralized networks, typically using smart contracts to execute logic. Unlike traditional apps controlled by a single entity, dApps are open, transparent, and resistant to censorship.