APhone introduces DApp Store combining Web2 and Web3 applications
The relationship between app distribution platforms and developers has been a contentious topic for a number of reasons, including excessive sales fees and competitive restrictions that limit developers' use of alternative distribution platforms.
These challenges have led many startups to focus on solutions to address the needs of programmers, especially in the Web3 space, where a lack of regulatory clarity can exacerbate the issue.
Centralized app stores like Google Play and the iOS App Store are seeing fraudulent crypto applications. This means that centralized stores are not safe because they only focus on making money from listings,” explained William Peckham, General Manager of APhone – a decentralized cloud-based smartphone.
APhone, developed by Ethereum, is launching a decentralized app store that combines traditional apps with blockchain-based solutions. According to the firm, crypto apps such as Binance, OKX, Phantom, MetaMask, Bitget Wallet, Uniswap and more will be listed on its AppNest, which also includes popular Web2 apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram and ChatGPT.
AppNest promises a free and open environment for developers, but not without due diligence. To prevent fraudulent apps, developers must pass various review criteria, such as team and product-level reviews. “We have a strict vetting process for Web3 applications. All partners must go through a due diligence process,” Peckham said.
Similar applications have been seen before. For example, Aptoid provides an open source platform for Android apps. Although not specifically focused on decentralized applications, it hosts a variety of Web3 applications such as crypto wallets and Bitcoin-related gadgets.
To stand out from the competition, the APhone team offers features for Web3 fans, including writing app reviews, beta testing and daily usage, as well as rewards for content creators and developers based on helpful content or community participation.
The platform plans to integrate decentralized financial platforms to allow generation token holders to borrow, borrow and earn interest. “We're giving users a complete ‘out-of-the-box' experience beyond the traditional hardware requirements and accessibility of traditional gatekeepers,” said Peckham.
Other companies combining decentralized infrastructure with onchain solutions include Helium Protocol. Based on a decentralized wireless network, it uses devices known as helium hotspots that act like mini cell towers to create a peer-to-peer network.
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