This note is a part of my Zettelkasten. What is below might not be complete or accurate. It is also likely to change often.
24th July, 2020

DAPP

Distributed Apps (DAPPs) are:

  • Open Source
  • Decentralized
  • Incentivized - validators of the blockchain should be rewarded using cryptographic tokens
  • Hosted on a platform or define cryptographic algo to show proof of value (like Proof of work

Platforms Layers

which provide the consensus, transaction and services Layers

Storage Layers

  • IPFS

To kickstart a DAPP project

  • Create a whitepaper describing what problem you are solving and what you intend to do
  • Gain a following
  • Start a crowd sale (an ICO)
  • Begin development