The crypto market values chains more than standalone applications
The crypto industry’s value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth.
Opinion by: Hatu Sheikh, founder of Coin Terminal
Although blockchains and DApps are critical, crypto industry stakeholders often prioritize applications based on adoption principles and revenue distribution. DApps won’t function without their underlying chains. The markets must uphold blockchains for long-term value generation.
Blockchains and DApps should work collaboratively to coordinate their functions for better usability. Instead, analysts create a binary between chains and DApps based on Web2’s structural frameworks.
