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What is Decentralized Applications (DApps)

Chapter 2

Decentralizing the Online Experience With Web3 Technologies

Are digital applications or programs that run on a decentralized network, rather than a single computer or server.

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The Driving Forces Behind Web 3 Growth

Dina Darwish (Ahram Canadian University, Egypt)

Source Title: Decentralizing the Online Experience With Web3 Technologies

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1532-3.ch002

Abstract

The term “web3 development” refers to the practice of creating and building applications, platforms, and technologies that are designed to operate on the decentralized web, also known as web 3. This new paradigm of web development aims to leverage blockchain technology, decentralized networks, and cryptographic protocols to enable greater user control, privacy, and security. Web 3 development refers to the systematic creation of applications, platforms, and decentralized systems that leverage blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized networks. This procedure additionally involves implementing these applications and platforms. This chapter discusses the web 3 development importance and the driving forces behind web 3 development.

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Are web applications that distribute key components across peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, diminishing the risk of a single point of failure and enhancing the overall user experience.

Published in Chapter: Community-Driven Finance Unveiling the Dynamics of DeFi Governance; From: Decentralized Finance and Tokenization in FinTech

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Are web applications that distribute key components across peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, diminishing the risk of a single point of failure and enhancing the overall user experience.

Published in Chapter: Exploring Web 3 Benefits and Challenges; From: Decentralizing the Online Experience With Web3 Technologies

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Digital applications or programs that exist and run on a blockchain or P2P network of computers instead of a single computer.

Published in Chapter: Crypto Coins and Ethereum: Pioneering Decentralized Finance; From: Decentralizing the Online Experience With Web3 Technologies

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