Censorship-Resistant
No central authority can easily shut down access to a dApp.
Transparent
Code is often open-source and all transactions are viewable on the blockchain.
Permissionless
Anyone can use dApps without having to ask for permission or open an account.
Ecosystem Overview
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Financial services without banks: swaps, lending and staking.
UniswapAaveMakerDAOLido
Social & Entertainment
Decentralized social networks and content platforms.
Lens ProtocolFarcasterAudiusFriend.tech
Infrastructure & Tooling
The building blocks of Web3: oracles, indexing and storage.
ChainlinkThe GraphArweaveENS
Gaming & Metaverse
Virtual worlds and games with their own economy.
DecentralandThe SandboxAxie Infinity
Safe handling of dApps
- •Always check the URL to avoid phishing sites.
- •Only connect your wallet to trustworthy dApps.
- •Use a separate 'burner wallet' for new, unknown applications.
- •Revoke token approvals regularly if you no longer need them.