Jefrey Bulla

Dapps.id - Discover and review apps that respect your identity and data

Dapps.id is an app store where you can find and review web apps that respect your identity and data. How are these apps different from regular apps? They all use Blockstack, a technology that protects the user's privacy and security.

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Jefrey Bulla
I am Jef, the maker of Dapps.id. I believe that we can build a better Internet. An Internet where companies such as Facebook and Google have no way to misuse or lose our data. I created this app store to help users find apps that respect their identity and data. Users can review apps, a process that helps developers build better and useful products. Because Blockstack is a new experimental platform, most apps featured in Dapps.id only work on computers (not mobile). If you already have a Blockstack identity, you can try any app in one click. Otherwise, you can create a Blockstack identity for free. I am happy to answer any questions or comments.
Rakesh Pandey
@jefreybulla hi; How did you build this? Which programing language?
Jun Gong
@jefreybulla Hello from Dapp.com and kudos to your work!
Jefrey Bulla
@rakesh_pandey_ This website is built with Ruby on Rails. For authentication and storage uses Blockstack.
Jefrey Bulla
@jun_gong Thank you. Both of our efforts are going in the same direction to make the Internet better 👍
Jun Gong
@jefreybulla 💯 💪
Jefrey Bulla
Hi Piers. There are many Blockstack apps that serve as alternatives to services such as email, forms builders, document management, etc. Check them out and please review them on Dapps.id 🙂.
Wilson Bright
Good one Jef. Would it be possible to have categories? Is there way to submit an app ?
Jefrey Bulla
@wilsonbright I love the idea of categories, thank you. As more apps are added it will make a ton of sense. Regarding the submission, most apps that participate in the App Mining Program will be added very soon!
Oliver Washington
It looks interesting. What other features do you plan to add?
Jefrey Bulla
@oliver_washington we plan to add quality filters, a way for users to follow an app, and a way for developers to reply to reviews. Those are just a few features we plan to build, but we are anticipating to have more exciting features.
Oliver Washington
@jefreybulla What do you mean by quality filters?
Jefrey Bulla
@oliver_washington we will add ways for users to find the best apps. We will share more details soon on how that works.
Oliver Washington
@jefreybulla it sounds good. I will follow the project to see where it goes. Good luck!
Kevin Nguyen
How users can add apps?
Jefrey Bulla
@kevinnth most apps participating in the Blockstack app mining program will be added soon. We also plan to add an option to submit apps. Are you currently developing a Bockstack app? If so which one?
Kevin Nguyen
@jefreybulla Yes, it's Gekri.com :)
Jefrey Bulla
@kevinnth awesome. Most apps participating in the app mining program will be added soon. I will make sure Gekri is there!
Jefrey Bulla
@kevinnth Gekri is now on Dapps.id :)
Christine Periera
How many dapps are up at the moment?
Jefrey Bulla
@christineperie2 we have 24 apps on our site. But there are over 150 Blockstack apps. We plan to add them all to Dapps.id very soon!
Jefrey Bulla
@christineperie2 Hi Christine, wanted to provide an update. We have now over 150 apps listed. Feel free to browse and perhaps make a review ;)
Naveen
hey @jefreybulla looks great.Is the plan to only feature Blockstack apps? Might look like a maarketing campaign for blockstack
Jefrey Bulla
@urstrulymishra good question. The goal of the site is to feature apps that respect the user's identity and data. At the moment we are starting with the Blockstack architecture because it's production ready and a good fit to build any app. But we plan to monitor alternatives and add them if they are suitable.
Naveen
@jefreybulla Great! Will contact you about an alternative I am building.
Alexander Hernandez
Hi Jef. How is this different form Apps.co
Jefrey Bulla
@alexander_hernandez3 In Dapps.id users have the ability to review apps. We plan to add additional features such as quality filters to create an even better experience for users interesting in trying Blockstack apps.
Alexander Hernandez
@jefreybulla I see. Cool. But where are the other Blockstack apps?
Jefrey Bulla
@alexander_hernandez3 We plan to add all Blockstack apps very soon!
Jessica Barnes
How can I review an app?
Jefrey Bulla
@jessica_barnes You would need to first log in with you Blockstack ID. Then click "Rate"
Jessica Barnes
@jefreybulla Got it. But where can I see rating of the apps?
Jefrey Bulla
@jessica_barnes thank you for testing it out. We plan to display the average rating very soon!
Wanda Gonzales
Can you save favorite apps?
Jefrey Bulla
@wanda_gonzales we plan to add that feature soon. And the feature will go beyond just following!
Jefrey Bulla
@wanda_gonzales we will allow developers to share announcements with their followers.
Wanda Gonzales
@jefreybulla interesting, like a newsletter?
Jefrey Bulla
@wanda_gonzales not exactly. We will be sharing details soon. Please stay tuned!
Kevin Turner
Can developers reply to reviews?
Jefrey Bulla
@kevin_turner1 we plan to add that feature soon!
Kevin Turner
@jefreybulla how will developers claim their apps?
Jefrey Bulla
@kevin_turner1 we will share details soon. But we plan to add even more features for developers. Our intention is to help them build great apps.
Kevin Turner
@jefreybulla Awesome. Looking forward to seeing how the product evolves
Jefrey Bulla
@to Thank you, Trevor 👊
Piers Martin
What kind of apps are you featuring?
Jefrey Bulla
@piers_martin sorry I had answered outside of this thread. There are many Blockstack apps that serve as alternatives to services such as email, forms builders, document management, etc. Check them out and please review them on Dapps.id 🙂.
Richard Cooper
Hi Jef, how does the ranking work?
Jefrey Bulla
@richard_cooper1 the apps ranking reflect the current ranking of the Blockstack app mining program. However, soon we will incorporate other factors that will make Dapps.id ranking different from the app mining program ranking.
Richard Cooper
@jefreybulla What will be the new criteria?
Jefrey Bulla
@richard_cooper1 We will add criteria that reflects app quality. We want to feature the best apps
Richard Cooper
@jefreybulla How can developers be part of that process?
Jefrey Bulla
@richard_cooper1 We are planing features for developers to get feedback and respond to users. The intention is to help developers build great apps. Are you a developer?