[Lesson 1.3] Understanding dApps | Decentralized Apps, DEXs, NFT Marketplaces, and Avoiding Mistakes

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Cryptocademy 101 Fundamentals: Lesson 1.3 - Understanding dApps

dApps are the “apps” of Web3. They're applications that run on blockchain networks and can connect directly to your crypto wallet to let you swap tokens, buy NFTs, prove membership, play games, and more.

In Cryptocademy Fundamentals 1.3, you’ll learn what dApps are, how they work with wallets, and the key differences between a DEX, a bridge, and an NFT marketplace.

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In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What a dApp (decentralized app) is and why it matters
• Common dApp use cases, from swaps and NFTs to access control and gaming
• What a DEX (decentralized exchange) is, and how peer-to-peer swapping works
• DEX vs. bridge: swapping tokens vs. moving assets across networks
• NFT basics: what “non-fungible” means and how NFT marketplaces work
• DEXs and NFT marketplaces: similar mechanics, different purposes

Educational content only. Not financial advice.

Series: Cryptocademy 101 Fundamentals
Lesson: 1.3 Understanding dApps
Companion PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19z8sVQIndJdatLmv3tL5VF_uBzh7oYkp/view?usp=sharing

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