The appeal of mini apps is undeniable—lightweight, intuitive, seamlessly integrated. Yet here's the catch that deserves more attention: without enforced open standards, they risk becoming walled gardens. Users transition from owners to occupants. Your data, your interactions, your digital presence becomes locked within proprietary ecosystems where the platform, not you, holds all the keys. This isn't just a technical detail. It's the difference between Web3 interoperability and Web2 control patterns creeping back in through another door. The question isn't whether mini apps are useful—they absolutely are. It's whether the infrastructure supporting them remains open, composable, and user-centric. Standards matter. Decentralization matters. Without them, convenience becomes captivity.