VApp
VApp stands for Verifiable Application. A Verifiable Application aims to ensure the verifiability of both computations and states within the application, thereby guaranteeing the transparency and reliability of its operations.
Key Differences
- Difference from DApp: Decentralized Applications (DApps) emphasize decentralization, whereas VApps focus on the verifiability of components. VApps can initially be implemented in a centralized manner, provided they meet verifiability standards, and then gradually transition to DApps.
- Difference from Fully On-Chain App: Fully on-chain applications emphasize that all computations and states are managed on the blockchain. In contrast, VApps stress the verifiability of computations and states, which can be hosted off-chain. This approach offers greater flexibility in application architecture and lower startup costs for the application.
VApp Container
The container that provides an operating environment for VApps is known as the VApp Container. From a software engineering and single-node perspective, rooch serves as a VApp Container. It utilizes Move smart contracts to ensure the verifiability of computations and a state tree to guarantee the verifiability of states.
Components of the Rooch VApp Container
The Rooch VApp Container includes several key modules designed to support and ensure the operation and verifiability of applications:
- MoveOS: Includes MoveVM and a layered state tree, providing an execution environment for applications and maintaining their state, ensuring the verifiability of both computations and states.
- Move Basic Library and Framework: Comprises Move Stdlib, MoveOS Stdlib, RoochFramework, BitcoinMove, etc. These components offer foundational functionalities such as account abstraction, asset definition, and execution of Bitcoin protocols.
- Basic Development Tools: Includes RPC interfaces, indexing services, and an SDK to support application development and integration.