Decentralized Data Applications: The Future
Software applications using centralized systems have been in use since long, but the decentralized data applications are here now, and for the better. These transparent apps have a transformative potential for the technological landscape due to their ability to provide security to data.
Decentralized vs Centralized
Unlike the most widespread software models with a centralized server-client model, the decentralized data applications or DApps have a decentralized server-client models.
The centralized system controls the operation of individual units and flow of information from a single center, whereas in the decentralized system, computation is done at each node and no single node is instructing the other.
It is this structure that helps secure users' data in a decentralized system, which is not possible in a centralized system. Since data is stored on multiple nodes, it cannot be accessed by a single node except by the one who uploaded it. It further prevents the third party applications from accessing this data without the owner's permission.
Features of DApp
In case an application is a DApp, it has an open and autonomous source. Changes can be made only by consensus. It uses the Blockchain technology to store the protocols and data cryptographically.
Tokens are generated using an algorithm that encourages contribution by the members of the network to the system and no single body holds majority tokens in the network. Also, the cryptographic tokens are used for rewarding the access of the application.
Why DApps?
One of the key factors why DApps have an edge over the other applications is that their essential components are distributed, which improves the fault tolerance and makes it almost impossible to attack the network. These apps also ensure reliable, fast and secure applications to enhance the experience of the customers. New sources like IoT and social media provide increased volume and velocity of data, which helps the Blockchain and the DApps in providing a fast, efficient and affordable way of processing and storing huge data. The feature of decentralization also provides a barrier to the collusion, which further prevents the exploitation of people at the hands of the governments and the corporations.
DApps are also offering novel ways to process the transactions easily. They help in economizing the digital resources, thus providing ways to monetize content and digital assets, which was previously difficult. These apps provide multiple ways to distribute tokens, like development, fund-raising and mining. The feature of multiplicity offers more flexibility and opportunity compared to other systems.
Concluding...
DApps are yet to enter the business market with full force, but the benefits they offer will help them in longer sustenance. Phones with better RAMs are coming up, which will support the DApps easily. With the additional value that these apps can add to the economy, they can overtake the other existing software application systems.
