How Does a Dapp Differ from a Traditional Web Application?

A dApp's backend logic runs on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network (blockchain) via smart contracts, whereas a traditional web app's backend runs on centralized servers. This decentralized nature makes dApps permissionless, censorship-resistant, and immutable.

Traditional apps rely on a central authority for data storage and control.

What Is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and How Does It Relate to Dapps?
What Is the Role of ‘Finality’ in a PoS Consensus Mechanism?
Does the Pool’s Geographic Distribution of Servers Affect the Efficiency of the Overall Hash Rate?
How Does Regulatory Compliance Affect a Centralized Oracle’s Operation?
How Do Transaction Fees Differ between Dapps (Gas) and CeFi?
In the Context of Derivatives, Why Is a Decentralized Oracle Preferred over a Centralized One for Settlement?
What Are the Implications of a Centralized Backup System for a Decentralized Application?
How Do Dapps Differ from Traditional Centralized Financial Applications (CeFi)?

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