Dappétit

Dappétit is a term used in some blockchain and cryptocurrency discourse to describe the appetite or demand for decentralized applications (dApps). It is a portmanteau of 'dApp' and the French word 'appétit' and lacks a canonical, formal definition.

In practice, dappétit can denote either a qualitative sense of interest among users, developers, and investors in dApps, or a quantitative concept such as an index or set of metrics intended to measure activity and growth within the dApp ecosystem.

Common indicators include daily active users or active wallets interacting with dApps, the number of new dApps launched, on‑chain activity (transactions and contract deployments), and developer engagement (code commits, updates, and funding). Some analyses also track total value secured or transaction volume across DeFi and other categories.

Limitations include cross‑chain comparability challenges, susceptibility to seasonal events or incentives, and the potential for metrics to be distorted by bots or hype. As with any market signal, dappétit should be interpreted alongside broader context and qualitative factors.

See also: dApp, decentralized application, blockchain ecosystem indicators.