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Like centralized applications, dapps may be available via the web, on desktop, or on mobile. A key difference is that most dapps require a \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/crypto-101/how-to-choose-the-right-crypto-wallet/\">wallet\u003C/a> to enable interaction with the blockchain for processing transactions and asset transfers.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>It is worth noting that the term “dapp” applies to any application using blockchain smart contracts, digital assets, or both. However, a dapp may use centralized infrastructure to manage other back- or front-end requirements, such as data storage, processing power, or web hosting.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Types of dapps and Their Use Cases\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Dapps fall into several broad categories of use cases, which include decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, marketplaces, and others.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Decentralized Finance (DeFi)\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>There are several different types of \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-decentralized-finance-defi/\">DeFi\u003C/a> dapps.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Wallets\u003C/strong> act as the user interface to blockchain-based accounts, allowing users to send and receive funds and view their balances. Some, such as \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-metamask/\">MetaMask\u003C/a>, offer more sophisticated features like portfolio tracking.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-a-decentralized-exchange-dex/\">\u003Cstrong>Decentralized exchanges (DEXs)\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, such as \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/cryptocurrency-guide/what-is-uniswap-uni/\">Uniswap\u003C/a>, are dapps offering non-custodial exchange functionality so that users can swap tokens. DEX dapps rely on complex smart contracts called Automated Market Makers to maintain token prices according to the supply and demand of liquidity in pools of tokens.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Lendin\u003C/strong>g dapps like \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/cryptocurrency-guide/what-is-compound-comp/\">Compound\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/cryptocurrency-guide/what-is-aave/\">Aave\u003C/a> use smart contracts to maintain lending pools that offer variable interest rates according to supply and demand. \u003Cstrong>Collateralized Debt Positions (CDPs)\u003C/strong> are a specific type of lending protocol used to issue crypto-backed stablecoins such as Maker’s \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/cryptocurrency-guide/what-is-the-dai-stablecoin/\">DAI\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>There are many other types of DeFi dapps, including insurance applications such as Nexus Mutual and trading platforms for derivatives, such as dYdX.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Gaming\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Gaming has emerged as another popular use case for dapps. Games based on blockchain allow users to own their assets and trade them outside of the game environment, offering ways to solve legacy gaming challenges, such as trust, along with entirely new gaming models, such as play-to-earn.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Gaming dapps have also diverged into different types.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-gamefi-and-play-to-earn-p2e/\">\u003Cstrong>Play-to-earn\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, also known as GameFi, has become one of the most popular segments of blockchain gaming. Play-to-earn games allow users to earn token-based rewards for participation and success in a game.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Blockchain-based \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-the-metaverse/\">\u003Cstrong>metaverse\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> \u003Cstrong>games\u003C/strong> such as \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/cryptocurrency-guide/what-is-the-sandbox-sand/\">The Sandbox\u003C/a> put in-game assets such as real estate onto the blockchain so that users can own a share of the metaverse. These shares can typically be monetized – for example, by renting them out, using them for advertising, or creating a business in the metaverse.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>On-chain gambling\u003C/strong> is also a popular category of gaming. Dapps can leverage oracle services for random number generation, which are provably fair and more transparent than centralized services, which often introduce an opaque house edge.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>Other use cases for dapps\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Marketplaces are another category of dapps that have proven popular with users. On-chain marketplaces such as \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-opensea/\">OpenSea\u003C/a> or \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-magic-eden/\">Magic Eden\u003C/a> allow users to trade NFTs without paying high commissions to third-party listing services, and all transactions take place between peers on-chain, with transparent pricing and rapid settlement in crypto.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Another, perhaps less well-used use case for dapps is for decentralized social networks, such as CyberConnect or Lens Protocol, which aim to improve the user experience around areas such as privacy and support developers with gaining users for their dapps.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>How dapps Are Revolutionizing Industries\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Most dapps have not yet gained widespread adoption at the enterprise or industry level. For example, DeFi users can earn generous yields above those available on the TradFi markets. However, there are high risks involved, including volatility, protocol vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainty, to name a few. However, dapps are playing a significant role in showcasing the possibilities of blockchain technology to financial institutions and large corporations in industries such as gaming.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As such, while it’s difficult to demonstrate signs of adoption by industries, there are significant indicators that the functionality available in dapps will ultimately be available in mainstream applications.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Wall Street giant Fidelity has previously announced it is exploring staking and on-chain lending services, and French bank Societé Generale has issued a particular type of structured financial product as security tokens on the blockchain.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In the gaming sector, Ubisoft, publisher of Assassin’s Creed, has been the biggest name to push into the blockchain and \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/web3/what-is-web3/\">Web3\u003C/a> space. In 2021, it became one of the first major gaming companies to incorporate NFTs with the launch of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and has since published NFT avatars on the Polygon blockchain for use in The Sandbox metaverse.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Risks and Challenges of dapps\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>As decentralized, open-source technology, anyone can build and publish a dapp, so the main risks of using dapps are due to human misbehavior. Blockchain code can be vulnerable to exploits and attacks if not written securely and with all eventualities in mind, meaning dapps are often targeted by malicious parties intent on draining assets. Dapps and tokens are often used as cover for \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/security/cryptocurrency-scams-and-fraud-prevention/\">scams\u003C/a> and rug pulls, where founders wait until there is enough value in the project and then drain all the funds.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Using a dapp still requires the user to have a self-custody wallet, which can make them a target for cyberattacks such as \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/security/what-is-phishing/\">phishing\u003C/a>, where fraudsters try to obtain their private keys. Following good \u003Ca href=\"/en-gb/learn/security/crypto-security-precautions/\">cybersecurity practices\u003C/a> can help users to protect their assets against such attacks.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The high prevalence of hacks and scams means there is still a relatively low level of trust in dapps compared to applications issued by centralized entities.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Another general challenge of dapps is that they are still relatively immature compared to centralized apps, and often the user interface and experience are inferior. For instance, many DeFi dapps are only available via the web and not as a mobile version.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>The Future of dapps and Their Impact on Cryptocurrencies  \u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Despite the high number of dapps launched since the Ethereum genesis, only a relatively small number of dapps across all blockchains have gained significant traction among users so far. However, the technology is still relatively new. While the earlier generations of dapps may not gain widespread adoption by enterprises, they are an important proof of concept for demonstrating the possibilities of blockchain technology.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, dapps play an important role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem since each dapp transaction requires a fee to be paid in the native cryptocurrency. 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