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Most Apps Serve Companies First—Not the People Who Use Them

Every day, we open apps to message friends, pay bills, or learn something new. But have you ever stopped to think about who controls those apps? Most of them are built on centralized systems, meaning one company decides how the app works, what data it collects, and who gets access. The keyword here is decentralized applications, and they offer a different way of thinking about technology—one that puts people first. What Are Decentralized Applications? A Closer Look at How They Work Decentralized applications, or dApps, don’t rely on a single company or server. Instead, they run on blockchain networks, which spread data across many computers. This makes them: - More secure, because there’s no single point of failure   - More transparent, because the system’s rules are visible to everyone   - More inclusive, because anyone can use them without needing permission   ADVERTISEMENT Why This Matters in Daily Life Think about how often we’re asked to “agre...