18 Questions
Which of the following technologies is NOT typically involved in the front-end of a client-server architecture?
Python
Which term describes an application that is built on a decentralized network utilizing smart contracts and a front-end user interface?
Decentralized
What is the main purpose of a decentralized application (dApp)?
To have its backend code running on a peer-to-peer network
In the context of dApps, what does 'Turing Complete' refer to?
The ability of the dApp to execute any computation that a Turing machine can perform
Which set of technologies is typically involved in the back-end of a client-server architecture?
Python, Ruby, PHP
What distinguishes a dApp from traditional centralized applications in terms of backend architecture?
dApps run their backend code on a decentralized peer-to-peer network
How are smart contracts on Ethereum different from traditional backend code?
Smart contracts run on a decentralized network, while traditional backend code runs on a centralized server.
What role does the Ethereum blockchain play in dApps?
Data storage and executing smart contracts.
What is a significant benefit of dApps according to the text?
No down time.
What is a drawback associated with dApps mentioned in the text?
Maintenance.
What happens once dApps are deployed on the Ethereum network?
They cannot be changed.
What is the primary reason behind dApps using smart contracts for their app logic?
To ensure transparency and accessibility.
What aspect of dApps is highlighted when discussing the right to be forgotten?
Privacy
Which component in dApps can potentially affect reliability according to the text?
Oracles
What is a common use case example of dApps mentioned in the text?
Insurance
What technology is highlighted for its prevention of executing the right to be forgotten in dApps?
Blockchain immutability
In terms of which aspect can unknown actors potentially use in-chain information for unknown purposes?
Transparency
What is a factor that ensures the distributed ledger's reliability in dApps?
Full copies distributed across network nodes
Learn about data privacy, transparency, and reliability in blockchain-based applications with a focus on dApps. Explore client-server architecture, dApp technologies, benefits, and drawbacks.
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