dApp vs Decentralization

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

dApp
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A decentralized application running on blockchain networks that operates autonomously through smart contracts without central servers or intermediaries controlling its functionality.

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Decentralization
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Decentralization is the distribution of control and decision-making across many participants rather than concentrating authority in a single entity, institution, or location.

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