{"id":21429,"date":"2023-01-03T10:55:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T10:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/?p=21429"},"modified":"2023-09-13T13:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T13:06:08","slug":"dapps-vs-smart-contracts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts","title":{"rendered":"DApps VS Smart Contracts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#What_are_Smart_Contracts\" title=\"What are Smart Contracts?\">What are Smart Contracts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#What_are_DApps\" title=\"What are DApps?\">What are DApps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Difference_Between_a_DApp_and_a_Smart_Contract\" title=\"Difference Between a DApp and a Smart Contract\">Difference Between a DApp and a Smart Contract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Smart_Contract_Vs_DApps_Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"Smart Contract Vs DApps: Pros and Cons\">Smart Contract Vs DApps: Pros and Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Pros_of_Smart_Contracts\" title=\"Pros of Smart Contracts\">Pros of Smart Contracts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Cons_of_Smart_Contracts\" title=\"Cons of Smart Contracts:\">Cons of Smart Contracts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Pros_of_DApps\" title=\"Pros of DApps\">Pros of DApps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Cons_of_DApps\" title=\"Cons of DApps\">Cons of DApps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/dapps-vs-smart-contracts\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Over the last few years, digitization has been one of the biggest trends of the business world. Crypto is a fantastic technology that has greatly assisted this trend through its unique applications. While most users have heard of popular terms like Bitcoin and NFTs, many do not know about the benefits of components like smart contracts or dApps. So what are they and why are they essential for blockchains?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Smart_Contracts\"><\/span>What are Smart Contracts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contracts in the real world are agreements between parties to perform a task or function when its conditions are fulfilled. They are typically executed with the help of a trusted intermediary to ensure the contract is honoured by all parties involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/smart-contracts-on-the-blockchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smart contracts<\/a> are a digital version of such contracts. Instead of a document or paper, they are programs created on a blockchain like Ethereum. These contracts are also used to create an agreement between users but operate on a \u201ctrustless\u201d basis. This implies there is no need for a trusted intermediary between the parties. The contract executes automatically when its conditions are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond simple agreements, smart contracts can be used for many other applications. From creating an automatic lending fund to minting special NFTs, smart contracts form the backbone of many complex blockchain applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_DApps\"><\/span>What are DApps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the apps on your phone, decentralized applications &#8211; or dApps for short &#8211; are applications that use the power of blockchain to create unique experiences on your laptop or mobile. The key difference is that there is no individual company or entity in charge of your data on the platform. This data is instead owned by you and stored on the blockchain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/top-10-dapp-projects-you-should-know-about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 10 dApp Projects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since dApps are decentralized and public, they are also open-source. Their code is publicly available for anyone to examine or use to create their own applications. The basis of a dApp is formed using smart contracts. From simple functionality like automatic transactions to the distribution of digital assets, all such tasks are handled through smart contracts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-dapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DApps<\/a> have many use cases, with the most popular one being <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/an-introduction-to-defi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DeFi<\/a> or decentralized finance. This involves lending and borrowing money without a bank, payment solutions or even investments. Alternatively, some dApps can be games and marketplaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_a_DApp_and_a_Smart_Contract\"><\/span>Difference Between a DApp and a Smart Contract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"Difference Between a DApp and a Smart Contract\" class=\"wp-image-21431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Difference-Between-a-DApp-and-a-Smart-Contract.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both smart contracts and dApps work on the blockchain, they are not the same. As mentioned above, smart contracts are the backbones of many functions on blockchains today. This includes dApps, which means dApps function because of the existence of smart contracts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, smart contracts cannot be accessed by general users without an interface. dApps give us this interface in the palm of our hands and enable us to use smart contracts with the press of a button. You do not need to know how to program to use a dApp which makes it much easier to access smart contracts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In traditional software terminology, a smart contract acts as the API while the dApp is the user interface for a program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Contract_Vs_DApps_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span>Smart Contract Vs DApps: Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros of Smart Contracts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons of Smart Contracts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Processes are Automated<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vulnerabilities in code can hamper Smart Contract functioning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">They are transparent and immutable&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Difficult to create<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No need for intermediaries<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accidental transactions cannot be undone<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Smart_Contracts\"><\/span><strong>Pros of Smart Contracts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Smart contracts allow developers to automate complex tasks on a blockchain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any actions made by a smart contract are irreversible and transparent. They can be viewed by all users of the platform.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trustlessness is a huge advantage, as there is no need for intermediaries like lawyers or banks to be sure the activity works.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Smart_Contracts\"><\/span><strong>Cons of Smart Contracts:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Smart contracts are not foolproof, any bugs or vulnerabilities in the code can be detrimental.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart contracts are difficult for non-programmers to create and operate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since actions on a blockchain cannot be reversed, any accidental transaction or error cannot be undone.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pros of DApps<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cons of DApps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No single point of failure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Network congestion and transaction fee can be high&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DApps are usually open-source<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Updates take time to be implemented<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Opearions have negligible down-time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_DApps\"><\/span><strong>Pros of DApps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>DApps are entirely decentralized and there is no large company like Facebook or Google behind your app.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DApps are usually open-source, which means you can verify their functionality and use the source code in your own projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since DApps operate on a distributed blockchain network, there are no centralized servers. This means hacks or server outages are rare and operations have almost no downtime.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_DApps\"><\/span><strong>Cons of DApps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If a smart contract has been built on Ethereum, it may suffer from two major issues &#8211; network congestion and costly transaction fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes take time to implement and are a complex procedure where every node on the blockchain must apply the update.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever wondered, \u201cWhat is a dApps?\u201d now you know the answer is very simple. Decentralized applications are like other apps on your phone, but they use <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\/blog\/what-is-blockchain-layer-0-1-2-and-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blockchain technology<\/a> to bring you more benefits. Smart contracts are the programs that enable a dApp\u2019s functionality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more developers become familiar with blockchains and decentralization, innovation in the dApp space is inevitable. They may become the standard for applications in the future.&nbsp;<br>Buy, sell, and manage your crypto portfolio with <a href=\"https:\/\/zebpay.com\/in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zebpay<\/a>. Stay up to date with the latest crypto news on ZebPay blogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last few years, digitization has been one of the biggest trends of the business world. Crypto is a fantastic technology that has greatly assisted this trend through its unique applications. 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