Stader BNBxStader BNBx is a staking protocol centered around the BNBX token. Stader is a non-custodial smart contract-based staking platform that helps you conveniently discover and access staking solutions. We are building key staking middleware infra for multiple PoS networks for retail crypto users, exchanges and custodians. Stader For BNB chain is a trusted liquid staking solution for BNB backed by BNB Chain.Web3Series AFinance projects and financial applications
Explore finance projects across decentralized finance, payments, lending, exchanges and related financial activities. Use the sub-sectors to find the type of project you want to research, then review its available evaluations and their authors.
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Stader BNBxStader BNBx is a staking protocol centered around the BNBX token. Stader is a non-custodial smart contract-based staking platform that helps you conveniently discover and access staking solutions. We are building key staking middleware infra for multiple PoS networks for retail crypto users, exchanges and custodians. Stader For BNB chain is a trusted liquid staking solution for BNB backed by BNB Chain.Web3Series A
Stader ETHxStader ETHx represents a significant advancement in the realm of Ethereum staking, offering a liquid staking solution developed by Stader Labs. This platform is designed to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem by providing a non-custodial, smart contract-based staking service. It enables Ethereum holders to stake their assets and earn rewards, all while maintaining liquidity.Web3Series C+
Stader MaticXStader MaticX (MATICX) is a liquid staking solution tailored for the Polygon network, offering a unique approach to staking by providing liquidity to staked assets. Unlike traditional staking, where assets are locked up, MATICX allows users to stake their Matic tokens while still maintaining liquidity. This means users can earn staking rewards without sacrificing the ability to trade or utilize their tokens in other DeFi applications.Web3Seed
Staked ICXStaked ICX (sICX) is a liquid staking token on the ICON blockchain, offering a unique blend of flexibility and participation in the network's ecosystem. By staking ICX, the main cryptocurrency of the ICON blockchain, users receive sICX, which allows them to earn staking rewards without locking up their funds. This liquid staking mechanism is facilitated through the Omm protocol, which automates the staking process and daily reward claims, ensuring the ICX value of sICX increases over time.Web3Pre-seed
StakeWiseStakeWise is a staking protocol centered around the SWISE token. Launched in March 2021, StakeWise is a liquid Ethereum staking protocol that unlocks the earnings potential of ETH2 for the DeFi users. Non-custodial in nature, the protocol tokenizes stakers' rewards separately from the deposits, allowing to apply staked ETH capital in DeFi, reinvest (compound) the returns and manage staked capital more efficiently. StakeWise also employs several mechanisms for boosting the staking APR and rewards users in its native token for liquidity provision and choosing StakeWise, thus putting yield and stake liquidity into focus.Web3Seed
StakeWise Staked ETHStakeWise Staked ETH, often referred to as osETH, represents a significant innovation in the Ethereum staking landscape. It functions as the core liquid staking token within the StakeWise ecosystem, a platform designed to enhance the staking experience for Ethereum holders. This system allows users to stake their Ethereum (ETH) in a manner that is both non-custodial and free from the risk of slashing, a penalty imposed for the misbehavior of validators in the network.Web3Series C+
STARSHIPSTARSHIP is a staking protocol centered around the STARSHIP token. StarShip is a versatile company in the realm of space and Sci-Fi gaming. Their projects span a range of offerings, including a browser-based NFT game, immersive storytelling, interactive jigsaw puzzles and more. Embracing the potential of blockchain technology, StarShip is dedicated to delivering engaging entertainment options for their passionate community.Web3Pre-seed
StreamCoinStreamCoin is a cryptocurrency token designed to support a range of applications focused on NFTs and streaming services. It operates on the BNB Chain, aiming to facilitate a seamless transition from traditional web platforms to blockchain-based solutions. The ecosystem around StreamCoin includes various components, such as the STRMNFT marketplace for trading NFTs and MeiTalk for multi-streaming services, leveraging the STRM token for transactions.Web3Pre-seed
Stride Staked OSMOStride Staked OSMO (stOSMO) emerges as a dynamic player in the cryptocurrency landscape, offering a unique blend of staking and liquidity. As a representative token for staked OSMO, stOSMO is crafted through the Stride protocol's liquid staking process. This allows holders to engage in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities while still earning staking rewards.Web3Pre-seed
Stride Staked TIAStride Staked TIA (stTIA) represents a fusion of liquidity and staking within the Astria ecosystem, offering a dynamic approach to cryptocurrency engagement. As a liquid staked token, stTIA allows holders to maintain liquidity while earning staking rewards, a feature that enhances its utility in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This token is integral to the Stride protocol, which facilitates the staking of TIA, the native token of Celestia, a modular data availability network.Web3Pre-seed
SUPESUPE is a multifaceted platform that merges the realms of NFTs, gaming, and blockchain technology to create a unique ecosystem for gamers and developers alike. At its core, SUPE serves as an NFT gaming platform, offering a unified API that enables the integration of NFT game modes into existing games. This innovative approach allows for the enhancement of traditional gaming experiences with the benefits of blockchain technology, such as ownership and transferability of in-game assets.Web3Seed
Sway ProtocolSway Protocol is a staking protocol centered around the SWAY token.Web3Pre-seedLearn how to assess projects in this field with Orbitrum Academy.
About this sector
Finance brings together several application categories, from staking, stablecoins and tokenization to banking, card networks and investment groups. Not every project in this collection is a blockchain protocol. The category assigned in Orbitrum provides a starting point; the individual profile explains the project itself.
How to compare projects
Compare projects with similar functions before comparing their available scores. An exchange, a payment network and a lending application should not be treated as interchangeable. Read what each evaluation covers and follow the author to understand their other published work.
Projects follow the categories assigned in the Orbitrum application. This collection supports research and discovery; it is not an investment ranking.
Industry definitions
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) (19)
Applications and protocols classified as decentralized finance.
Yield Farming (65)
Projects categorized around yield-farming activities.
Staking (206)
Projects and services categorized around staking.
Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) (234)
Decentralized exchange projects assigned to the Finance sector.
Synthetic Assets (2)
Projects categorized around synthetic-asset applications.
Insurance (12)
Insurance-related projects within the Finance classification.
Stablecoin (149)
Stablecoin-related projects; individual profiles provide their documented design and scope.
Tokenization (9)
Projects categorized around the tokenization of assets or rights.
Launchpad (93)
Projects classified as launchpads for other projects or tokens.
Supply Chain Tracking (2)
Projects using tracking systems for supply-chain activities.
Automated Market Maker (AMM) (12)
Automated market-maker projects assigned to the Finance sector.
Centralized Exchange (CEX) (52)
Projects classified as centralized exchanges or related services.
Lending & Borrowing (4)
Projects providing or supporting lending and borrowing activities.
Payments & Card Networks (64)
Projects operating payment services or card-network activities.
Questions to guide your research
- Which financial activity does the project perform?
- What revenue, usage or operating evidence is included in the analysis?
- Which dependencies and risks does the author identify?
Questions about this sector
What is the difference between Finance and Financials?
Orbitrum currently has two separate application sectors. Finance contains DeFi and other financial-application categories, alongside some banking and investment categories. Financials groups banking services, investments, holdings and insurance. Their coverage can overlap; their application categories remain distinct.
Are all Finance projects crypto projects?
No. This sector also contains non-crypto categories such as banking, payments and investment groups. Check each project profile for its type and documented activity.
