Finance 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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All sectors Infrastructure Finance Real World Healthcare Technology / AI Real Estate Technology Financials Consumer Cyclicals Consumer Non-Cyclicals Industrials Basic Materials Academic & Educational Services Energy Utilities Institutions, Associations & Organizations Government Activity Decentralized Finance (DeFi)Yield Farming Staking Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)Synthetic Assets Insurance Stablecoin Tokenization Launchpad Supply Chain Tracking Automated Market Maker (AMM)Centralized Exchange (CEX)Lending & Borrowing Payments & Card Networks

234 projects

Midas The MinotaurMidas The Minotaur is a decentralized exchange project centered around the MIDAS token. The skies rumble and the block chains quake at the sound of his thunderous hooves, as he stampedes his way to the top of all meme coins. The myths of his "Golden Touch" will now be marveled as he reigns supreme and is crowned king. His presence alone ignites a frenzy, candles will shoot higher, fortunes will be forged, and FOMO will blaze across the land.Web3Pre-seed

MilkshakeSwapMilkshakeSwap operates as a decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) on the Binance Smart Chain. It facilitates the swapping of BEP-20 tokens, offering users a platform for decentralized trading and participation in liquidity pools. This platform is designed to provide an efficient and secure way for users to trade tokens without the need for a centralized intermediary, mirroring the functionality of other well-known decentralized exchanges by allowing direct wallet-to-wallet transactions.Web3Pre-seed

ModexModex represents a pioneering blockchain company, established in 2017, with the mission to facilitate the widespread adoption of blockchain technology across various sectors. At its core, Modex provides an enterprise-grade blockchain solution, designed to be both reliable and scalable, thereby meeting the diverse needs of businesses. The company has developed the Modex Blockchain Database (BCDB), a unique offering that aims to simplify the integration of blockchain technology into existing business operations.Web3Seed

MojitoSwapMojitoSwap is a decentralized exchange project centered around the MJT token. What Is MojitoSwap? Mojito Finance is a decentralized exchange running on KCC, with lots of features that let you earn and win tokens. It is fast, cheap and easily accessible as it is not difficult to use.Web3Pre-seed

MomentumMomentum is a decentralized exchange project centered around the MMT token.Web3Series A

MUX ProtocolMUX Protocol is a decentralized exchange project centered around the MCB token.Web3Seed

MYX FinanceMYX Finance is a decentralized exchange project centered around the MYX token. MYX is a non‑custodial derivatives exchange that enables on‑chain trading of perpetual contracts for virtually any token with an existing AMM market. The protocol was introduced to lower the capital cost of providing liquidity, remove network‑related barriers for traders, and streamline the trading flow so that advanced derivatives are as accessible as spot swaps. Core Architecture Liquidity is organised through the Matching Pool Mechanism (MPM).Web3Series B

NaboxNabox emerges as a pivotal tool in the evolving Web3 landscape, serving as a multi-chain Decentralized Identity (DID) application. Its core functionality facilitates seamless management of digital assets across a diverse array of blockchain networks. This capability is particularly significant in an era where interoperability and cross-chain transactions are becoming increasingly crucial for users who engage with multiple blockchain ecosystems.Web3Pre-seed

Navigator ExchangeNavigator Exchange is a decentralized exchange project centered around the NAVI token. Mummy Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that caters to a broad spectrum of trading needs within the cryptocurrency, forex, and commodities markets. It distinguishes itself through a robust platform that supports swap and perpetual trading options, ensuring users have access to diverse trading mechanisms. The platform is renowned for its high liquidity, which is crucial for traders looking to execute large volume trades with minimal slippage.Web3Pre-seed

Nerve FinanceNerve Finance is a decentralized platform that operates on the Binance Smart Chain, focusing on the exchange and management of liquidity across various blockchain networks. It employs an automated market maker (AMM) model, which is particularly tailored for the trading of stablecoins and pegged assets. This specialization makes it a significant player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem for those interested in the stablecoin market.Web3Pre-seed

NetswapNetswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates on the Metis Andromeda Layer2 network. It employs the automated market-making (AMM) model, similar to other prominent DEXs, facilitating the trading of all tokens issued on both Ethereum and Metis Andromeda networks. This platform is designed to offer users a seamless and efficient trading experience with the added benefits of fast and cost-effective transactions.Web3Pre-seed

Neutrino IndexNeutrino Index is a decentralized exchange project centered around the XTN token.Web3Seed

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.