What it means
Decentralised app: an app whose core runs on smart contracts, used by connecting your wallet.
The website is just a front door; the contracts do the work, and you approve each step with your wallet.
How it works
Connect your wallet only to dApps you trust.
Related terms
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| Smart contract | A program that lives on a blockchain and runs exactly as written, holding and moving tokens by its own rules. |
| Protocol | A set of smart contracts with its own rules that provides a service onchain, such as lending or trading. |
| Crypto wallet | The app or device that holds the key to your money on a blockchain and lets you send, receive and sign. |
This glossary explains terms in general. It isn't investment, tax or legal advice.