Decentralized App

Decentralized App Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 17th, 2025

Decentralized apps are digital applications that exist and run on the blockchain or peer-to-peer networks of computers instead of on single computers.

Before you build a decentralized app business, it helps to know your competition and trends ushering in the new wave of decentralized Apps. Remember that dApps aren’t an entirely new concept. The new shared trust mechanisms that are cryptographically secured make the modern decentralized apps stand out. The decentralized apps will be more involved in day-to-day living, reducing costs and eliminating third parties from many of our personal and business transactions. In addition, app developers can expect to create dApps with a heavy focus on the metaverse.

In this list, you'll find real-world decentralized app success stories and very profitable examples of starting a decentralized app that makes money.

1. MintMe ($120K/year)

Artur Makowka came up with the idea for MintMe while working as a Unix engineer and realizing the potential of his personal project, a free hosting service. In 2014, he decided to focus on his own ideas and grew the hosting company to become the largest free hosting service in Poland. In 2018, he created his own cryptocurrency called Webchain and later launched MintMe as a crowdfunding and exchange platform.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
How many people on the team: 29

On Creating An Ecosystem For The Creation Of Tokens And Digital Coins

MintMe revolutionizes the crypto-crowdfunding space by offering a platform for both token creators and supporters to earn money through token trading, boasting over 1 million users worldwide and attracting clients through direct engagement and continuous improvements.

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