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Dapp

A decentralized application that runs on a blockchain via smart contracts.

A dapp (decentralized application) is an app whose backend runs on a blockchain through smart contracts rather than a company's servers. You typically connect your wallet to use one.

Dapps cover trading, lending, games, social apps, and more. Because they run on public code, they can operate without a central operator.

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