TechnologyAugust 8, 2026
dapps
DEE-aps
Definition
Short for decentralized applications, these are digital programs or services that run on a blockchain or peer-to-peer network rather than on a single central server.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau (a blend of words) created by combining 'decentralized' and 'applications' to describe software that operates without a central governing authority.
In the news
In this article, Astarter supports AI-powered dApps to enable automated, decentralized services within the Web3 ecosystem. It matters here because these applications provide the interface through which the autonomous AI economy can function.
Astarter and SVP Chain Partner to Build AI-First Web3 Infrastructure
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