Skip to content

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.

Projects in Finance

234 projects

RollXRollX is a Base-native, decentralized trading platform built to deliver centralized-exchange performance while preserving the core principles of DeFi: transparency, self-custody, and composability. Designed as a unified liquidity and risk engine for the onchain economy, RollX integrates spot trading, perpetual futures, collateral management, and risk controls into a single, coherent architecture—solving the structural challenge of transforming asset issuance into deep, efficiently priced, and professionally executed markets.Web3Series A
RollXRollX is a Base-native, decentralized trading platform built to deliver centralized-exchange performance while preserving the core principles of DeFi: transparency, self-custody, and composability. Designed as a unified liquidity and risk engine for the onchain economy, RollX integrates spot trading, perpetual futures, collateral management, and risk controls into a single, coherent architecture—solving the structural challenge of transforming asset issuance into deep, efficiently priced, and professionally executed markets.Web3Series A
ROVR NetworkROVR Network is a decentralized exchange project centered around the ROVR token. ROVR is the cornerstone of next-generation Spatial AI and intelligent transportation systems. By combining automotive-grade LiDAR, high-definition maps (HDMap), and edge AI processing, ROVR builds a decentralized, real-time 3D spatial data network. Users can contribute by simply using a mobile app — no steep learning curve required — and participate in a variety of applications such as autonomous driving, smart infrastructure, and real-time road analysis.Web3Pre-seed
SaberSaber is recognized as a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on the Solana network, specifically designed to facilitate the swapping of stablecoins. This platform stands out in the blockchain ecosystem by offering users a seamless and efficient means to exchange one stablecoin for another, leveraging the high throughput and low transaction costs of the Solana network. The primary focus on stablecoins makes Saber a pivotal component in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, especially for users looking to manage their digital assets with minimal ex...Web3Pre-seed
SarosSaros (SAROS) is not just another cryptocurrency; it’s a multifaceted digital identity platform and super app built on the Solana blockchain. Initially launched with a decentralized exchange (DEX) known as SarosSwap, Saros has rapidly evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem designed to redefine the Web3 experience. One of the standout features of Saros is its non-custodial wallet, which includes functionalities such as Social Log-in, Watch-only mode, and an NFC hybrid wallet, offering enhanced security and convenience.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.

Relevant research

Authors covering these projects

Latest news about these projects

Explore related sectors