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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

Turbos FinanceTurbos Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates on the Sui Network, emphasizing a non-custodial and hyper-efficient trading environment. This platform is distinctive for its approach to decentralized finance (DeFi), aiming to make it more accessible while enhancing capital efficiency. The foundation of Turbos Finance in June 2022 marked its commitment to bridging the gap between Sui ecosystem projects and the broader market, with the support of Mysten Labs and contributions from seasoned professionals in DeFi and cryptocurrency trading.Web3Pre-seed
Volt InuVolt Inu ($VOLT) is a highly deflationary token on the Ethereum blockchain that keeps growing through the use of true deflationary techniques and additional revenue generation. In addition to the classic revenue streams such as: Blue chip NFTs – Stablecoin staking – Big and medium cap altcoins – Yield farms, $VOLT will generate passive income that will benefit all hodlers through NFTs fractionalization that will be distributed to top holders and through the acquisition of nodes that will allow for continuous revenue generation to be funneled back into...Web3Seed
Wakanda InuWakanda Inu represents a decentralized meme token that intertwines the playful nature of meme coins with serious undertones of charity and social consciousness. Born from a community-driven initiative, it aims to leverage the digital currency space for philanthropic purposes, while also offering a range of functionalities that extend beyond mere transactions. At its core, Wakanda Inu is designed to operate within the realms of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), showcasing a commitment to integrating these cutting-edge technol...Web3Pre-seed

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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.

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