SWEATSWEAT is a staking protocol centered around the SWEAT token.Web3SeedFinance 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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SWEATSWEAT is a staking protocol centered around the SWEAT token.Web3Seed
Swell NetworkSwell Network emerges as a decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking protocol, focusing on enhancing the user experience within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It operates with the primary goal of simplifying access to DeFi opportunities while maintaining the fundamental principles of decentralization and censorship resistance, particularly within the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol enables users to stake their Ethereum and earn passive income through blockchain rewards.Web3Seed
swETHswETH (SWETH) emerges as a versatile token within the Ethereum ecosystem, blending the advantages of staking and liquidity. As a decentralized and non-custodial liquid staking token, swETH allows users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity over their Ethereum holdings. This innovative approach in decentralized finance (DeFi) enables users to benefit from staking without the constraints of traditional lock-up periods, which can range from months to years.Web3Series A
Switchboard ProtocolSwitchboard Protocol is a staking protocol centered around the SWTCH token. Switchboard is the everything oracle, allowing users to permissionlessly create fast, customizable and verifiable data feeds for web3 & DeFi applications. Switchboard was started in 2021, with the belief that decentralized finance needs decentralized data feeds and that users should be able to permissionlessly create their own decentralized price or data feeds to support the next generation of Web3 applications on high performance ecosystems & blockchains. Starting on SOL, Switchboard now supports a plethora of different SVM, MOVE and EVM ecosystems.Web3Pre-seed
SταkingSταking is a staking protocol centered around the SN88 token. Optimizing staking strategiesWeb3Series A
The Big TroutThe Big Trout is a staking protocol centered around the BIGTROUT token. BigTrout300 is a OG BitFinex whale according to CT community. He called the crypto crash in October date for date, with data, the entire move, both long and short scalps and the huge move down. Many people started saying "BigTrout Mode." On X as he gained popularity.Web3Pre-seed
The ParallelThe Parallel is a staking protocol centered around the PRL token.Web3Pre-seed
Thetan WorldThetan World serves as the expansive virtual environment for Thetan Arena, a prominent esports game that leverages blockchain technology for its foundation. This digital world is rich with a variety of game modes, a roster of unique heroes, and a dynamic economy underpinned by its own token system. It's designed to be a comprehensive ecosystem where players can engage in competitive battles, strategize with different heroes, and participate in a community-driven economy.Web3Pre-seed
TINERTIATINERTIA is a staking protocol centered around the USDT.a token. Launched in July 2025 by a team based in Singapore, USDT.a is a fully collateralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar and developed by ArtaFoundation. It is deployed on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and follows the ART20 token standard — a custom framework introduced by ArtaBlockchain to support programmable and efficient digital assets within decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.Web3Growth
TosDisTosDis stands as a multifaceted platform in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, offering a range of services aimed at enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of financial operations on the blockchain. At its core, TosDis provides a professional tokenized deposit issuance system designed to meet the needs of financial institutions seeking to issue compliant stablecoins. These stablecoins are intended to serve as stable digital assets that adhere to regulatory standards, facilitating a more secure and regulated digital economy.Web3Pre-seed
TrainCoinTrainCoin (TRAIN) is a TON-based token used for ticket purchases, on-chain token lockups, and reward payouts within the Lucky Train ecosystem. Lucky Train is a gamified Web3 project on the TON blockchain, launched in 2025 and based on an on-chain mechanism of token lockup that conceptually resembles classic staking. User interaction relies on the project’s native utility token, $TRAIN (TrainCoin).Web3Growth
TranchessTranchess is a staking protocol centered around the CHESS 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.
