From Chain to Appchain: Dapps Flip the Script on Blockchain Revenue

For the first time, decentralized applications (dapps) are generating more revenue than the blockchains they run on, with $1.8 billion in Q1 2024 compared to $1.4 billion for blockchains.

This shift highlights how user activity—like trading, gaming, and investing—drives real value. As a result, more dapps are launching their own appchains to capture fees and tailor the user experience. Uniswap, for instance, created its own chain to save on Ethereum fees and improve performance. Analysts believe this appchain trend will accelerate as dapps seek greater control and profitability.

Clever Robot News Desk 17^th April 2025