Decentralized applications (dApps) are the next step in blockchain technology. They are web applications that allow developers to create a full-featured app on the blockchain instead of just leveraging the functionality of smart contracts or tokens. In this post, we\u2019ll explore how to build a dApp on the Ethereum network and what it means for the future of blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, an estimated 240 million people around the world use mobile apps, and that number is sure to continue growing every day. However, while using these apps, you might have noticed that you rely on central authorities all the time \u2014 almost every app you use has its own database which helps with authentication and access control. All of your personal information is stored on the central database of these apps and gets shared with a central authority based on the terms of services. What if you could make your own application that follows those same rules but allows users to interact directly? That\u2019s what decentralized applications let you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how easy would it be for someone to make their own dApp? Well, assuming you already know how to write smart contracts and are comfortable with the Solidity programming language, which is executed via the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), it should take about 2 hours to complete this task. Of course, if you don’t know any of the above languages, then the process will take a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step towards making your own dApp is deploying a web3 javascript app. This will act as a user interface for your dApp and help users access it through smartphones and browsers. Also, in order to give your users some help learning about your dApp, you should consider creating a website along with a teaser video describing it in detail. You also need a video explaining how your Dapp works and how users can benefit from using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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