Chapter 11

What are dApps?

The abbreviation "dApps" stands for "decentralized applications," which are similar to conventional apps but lack a central point of control.
In conventional apps, your data is kept on centralized servers under the control of a single business. This leaves your data open to security and privacy breaches, the selling of your details to third parties without your permission, and intrusive control mechanisms. dApps function either on a blockchain or a peer-to-peer network.

By using dApps you regain ownership and take back control of your personal data. They represent a revolutionary push for privacy and sovereign identity.

Regain ownership
Web3 dApps are permissionless, censorship-resistant open-source protocols that distribute user data over the network as opposed to storing it on a single server. It cannot be changed or removed by a single entity. There isn't a single point of failure. Through smart contracts, users can interact with dApps without having to reveal their identities. These advantages make dApps more secure. Additionally, dApps see less downtime since the protocol keeps running even if a few computers have difficulty.


What kind of different dApps are there and where do I find them?
dApps come in all kinds of categories, from social media to gaming & betting platforms to finance, marketplaces & exchanges, crowdfunding platforms, supply chain, storage, crypto wallets and more. There are some good places available to explore and find what fits your needs, here are a few of those:

- Dapp.com

- Dappradar.com

- Ethereum.org/dapps

What is a dApp browser?

A dApp browser is a user experience and messaging interface created especially to let people connect and interact with decentralised apps built on blockchain technology. dApp browsers are built for the blockchain with peer-to-peer (P2P) file hosting integration, support for crypto wallets, and more. dApp browsers are created primarily for the crypto and Web 3.0 revolution, in contrast to traditional web browsers. 


Many dApp browsers either come with built-in Web3 crypto wallets or are browser extensions for actual crypto wallets. Since regular web browsers aren’t compatible with dApps, specialized dApp browsers are essential for facilitating cryptocurrency transactions will be rejected.

"Bitcoin actually has the balance and incentives right,
and that is why it is starting to take off."
- Julian Assange

Should you use a dApp browser?

We guess, because of the fact that you’re reading this, you are interested in Web3, NFTs, DeFi, Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain, right?

If so, then of course you want to use a dApp browser! Most of the conventional browsers don’t yet support dApps and dApp browsers have some advantages over them as well:

  • They are more secure & more private than conventional web browsers
  • With some you have the option between completely avoiding advertisements or being compensated in cryptocurrency
  • Your browsing history and personal data are never shared unless you agree upfront and choose to monetize your data
  • They’re needed to access certain decentralized applications


Currently we notice a lot of new cryptocurrency wallets launching with integrated dApp browsers. This makes it easy to interact with dApps straight from your smartphone.

What dApp browser do we recommend?

There are many dApp browsers to choose from. Let’s have a look at some of the commonly used ones.

Brave

Brave browser is available for desktop and mobile devices and prevents the annoying pop-up ads, cookies, trackers, and spyware that monitor your browsing activity and slow down everything.

Enjin

Enjin is a crypto wallet with an integrated dApp browser. It is a very secure mobile wallet suitable for most Web3 users and crypto investors.

Trust

Trust wallet currently has thousands of assets available through the app. It’s a simple and secure dApp browser and an easy way to buy, store, trade and earn crypto. With more than 25 million users, it's one of the most commonly used dApp wallets around.

MetaMask

Metamask is very popular and available as a browser extension and as a mobile app. It has a simple user interface with an integrated dApp browser and lets you buy, store, send & swap tokens. 


Note that MetaMask, in the default settings, collects your personal data like your IP address & Ethereum wallet address. To solve this, you need to connect to your own RPC (Remote Procedure Call) provider. 

If you want to know how you can start to Take It Back by using Web3 and all of its futures,

a dApp browser is a necessity.


It’s as simple as that.

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