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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902 projects

CanaryCanary is a decentralized exchange project centered around the CNR token. Founded three years ago, Canary has emerged as one of the oldest and most recognized DEXs on the Avalanche network. Its robust infrastructure and commitment to fostering a decentralized financial landscape have contributed to its standing within the community.Web3Pre-seed

CashaaCashaa, a pioneering crypto-friendly neo-bank based in the UK, has carved out a niche by offering a robust suite of services tailored for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Established in 2016, Cashaa has evolved to support hundreds of crypto businesses globally. The platform's native cryptocurrency, CAS, is integral to its operations, providing numerous utilities and exclusive benefits for its holders.Web3Pre-seed

CateCoinCateCoin is a staking protocol centered around the CATE token. Discover CateCoin (CATE) – the first cat-themed memecoin built on BNB Chain. Launched in 2021, CATECOIN is more than just a meme – it's a full-fledged ecosystem empowering holders through Web3 gaming, staking, and DeFi tools. With 40% of its supply burned, CATE is designed for long-term growth and community-driven success.Web3Seed

CBPAY GlobalCBPAY Global is a staking protocol centered around the CBPAY token. CBPAY’s incentive mechanism, known as RSH (rewarding spending and holding), rewards users for making purchases with CBPAY tokens and other cryptocurrencies. Consumers receive crypto-back rewards for transactions and bonuses for referring new users. Merchants benefit from reduced transaction fees and referral rewards, encouraging wider adoption.Web3Pre-seed

CelestialCelestial is a multichain metaverse video game that unfolds across the broad universe in which players can colonize planets, harvest resources, form alliances with other commanders and engage in intergalactic warfare. Celestial's native currency is CELT, it facilitates the concept of ‘Play to Earn’. Like other blockchain games, items, resources, weapons and territory are represented by tradable NFTs, providing additional opportunities for players to earn revenue.Web3Seed

Cellana FinanceCellana Finance stands out as a pioneering decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Aptos network, leveraging the Ve(3,3) Model in Move Language. This innovative approach allows veCELL voters to influence token emissions through a democratic voting process, making it the first DEX to implement such a model. CELL, the utility token, is distributed weekly through token emissions, while veCELL serves as the governance token, empowering the community to steer the platform's direction.Web3Pre-seed

CeloCelo is a mobile-first blockchain platform aimed at making financial services accessible to everyone with a smartphone, focusing on the underbanked. It supports fast, low-cost transactions through its stablecoins like cUSD, and is committed to being carbon-negative. The CELO token governs the network, enabling community-driven decisions and supporting the stability of its ecosystem.Web3GrowthUnited States

CentaurCentaur is a payments blockchain project centered around the CNTR token. It is claimed that by combining the best elements of decentralised finance with measured regulatory control, Centaur is bridging DeFi and traditional finance. Centaur is described to utilize a semi-decentralised approach to constructing solutions, leveraging on the transparency and security of decentralised architectures while providing a fail-safe layer through centralised systems and processes. Solutions include lending, asset management and digital payments.Web3Pre-seed

Center CoinCenter Coin is a decentralized exchange project centered around the CENT token. CENTER COIN is a digital currency designed to maintain a stable value relative to national currencies, categorizing it as a stablecoin. This characteristic makes it an appealing option for those looking to minimize the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies. The project is notable for its backing by a non-profit organization focused on promoting fair regulatory practices within the cryptocurrency space.Web3Series A

Centric SwapCentric Swap is a yield farming project centered around the CNS token.Web3Seed

Cetus ProtocolCetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange and liquidity protocol, operates on the Sui and Aptos blockchains. It leverages the Concentrated Liquidity Market Makers (CLMM) paradigm, integrating elements from Uniswap V3 and Trader Joe to offer advanced trading and liquidity options. Cetus aims to build a robust and flexible liquidity network, enhancing trading experiences and liquidity efficiency for DeFi users.Web3Series A

ChaingeChainge Finance emerges as a cutting-edge decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, redefining the landscape of digital asset management. At its core, Chainge offers a self-custodial wallet that integrates over 55 EVM and non-EVM compatible chains, enabling users to effortlessly swap, send, and receive a wide array of cryptocurrencies. This cross-chain functionality is powered by Fusion DCRM technology, ensuring secure and efficient transactions.Web3Pre-seed

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.