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

ChangeNOW TokenChangeNOW Token, known as NOW, is a digital asset that operates on both the Ethereum and Binance Chain networks, adhering to the ERC20 and BEP2 standards, respectively. This token was introduced by ChangeNOW, a platform that facilitates instant cryptocurrency exchanges. The creation of NOW serves multiple purposes within the ChangeNOW ecosystem, primarily functioning as a utility token.Web3Series A

ChangerChanger, represented by CNG, is a multifaceted cryptocurrency platform that serves as the native currency for transactions on the Unique Human platform. It stands out as a decentralized alliance crypto platform, facilitating instant and secure exchanges of various cryptocurrencies. Changer's ecosystem is designed to support Web3 and AI projects, making it a pivotal player in the evolving digital landscape.Web3Pre-seed

ChangexChangex is a staking protocol centered around the CHANGE token.Web3Pre-seed

ChirpChirp’s IoT connectivity is provided by community-owned, radio-agnostic antennas known as Blackbird gateways or miners, currently deployed in 38 countries. Blackbirds support a wide range of IoT protocols, primarily focusing on LoRaWAN and LoRa 2.4 GHz, allowing a broad spectrum of IoT devices to easily connect to the network. Soon, terrestrial Blackbirds will be complemented by Chirp gateways equipped with satellite connectivity, extending IoT coverage to even the most remote areas.Web3Pre-seed

ChumbiChumbi Valley, a captivating RPG Play-to-Earn blockchain game, immerses players in a lush, fictional world where they can breed and collect charming creatures known as Chumbi. These bipedal NFT creatures inhabit a mysterious forest valley, offering players the chance to explore, battle, and earn crypto rewards. The game draws inspiration from Pokemon and Studio Ghibli, blending enchanting art with engaging gameplay.Web3Pre-seed

CodexFieldCodexField is a decentralized infrastructure protocol designed to enable the storage, sharing, and assetization of code and structured digital knowledge. Built on BNB Greenfield and BNB Smart Chain (BSC), CodexField provides developers and technical contributors with tools to publish, manage, and monetize software assets such as source code, algorithms, models, and technical documentation through on-chain ownership and usage mechanisms. At its core, CodexField addresses limitations in traditional software distribution and collaboration models, where c...Web3Growth

Coin (reservebankapp.com)Coin (reservebankapp.com) is a payments blockchain project centered around the COINS token. Reserve Coin (COINS) is digital money designed for everyday life. With the Reserve Bank app, you can add a Reserve Bank Card to Apple Pay or Google Pay and pay with your phone anywhere regular cards are accepted. Instead of being just something people trade online, COINS is built to be useful in the real world—easy to spend, simple to understand, and ready to use for shopping, sending money, or everyday payments.Web3Pre-seed

Coin98 DollarCoin98 Dollar, abbreviated as CUSD, is a stablecoin designed to serve as a cornerstone in the expanding Coin98 Ecosystem. It is engineered to address the challenges of fragmented liquidity within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, particularly in the context of the multi-chain universe. As the demand for seamless asset transfer across different blockchain networks grows, CUSD emerges as a solution to facilitate these movements by acting as a unified unit of account for cross-chain liquidity pools.Web3Pre-seed

Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETHCoinbase Wrapped Staked ETH, often abbreviated as cbETH, is a utility token that encapsulates Ethereum 2.0 (ETH2) staked ETH within the Coinbase ecosystem. This token is designed to represent staked ETH, enabling users to maintain liquidity and flexibility with their staked assets. By wrapping their staked ETH, users receive cbETH, which can be freely traded, transferred, and utilized across a wide range of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and other decentralized platforms.Web3Series C+

CoinCollectCoinCollect is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that leverages the power of blockchain technology to offer a comprehensive ecosystem for NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and cryptocurrencies. It operates across multiple blockchain networks, providing a versatile environment for users to engage in various activities such as staking, farming, trading, and accessing a marketplace for NFTs. This platform is designed to cater to both creators and collectors, ensuring a vibrant community where participants can benefit from the unique opportunities presente...Web3Pre-seed

CoinMarketCap 20 Index DTFCoinMarketCap 20 Index DTF is a decentralized exchange project centered around the CMC20 token. The CoinMarketCap 20 Index DTF (CMC20) is a liquid index token powered by Reserve that tracks the CoinMarketCap 20 Index. The CMC20 Index is a benchmark designed to measure the performance of the top 20 cryptocurrency projects by market capitalization, as ranked by CoinMarketCap. USDT), tokens that are pegged to other crypto assets (i.e.Web3Series A

Coinmetro TokenCoinmetro Token, known by its ticker XCM, serves as the native utility token within the Coinmetro ecosystem, a platform that aims to streamline the entry into the digital asset economy. This token plays a pivotal role in facilitating various operations and services on the Coinmetro platform, enhancing the user experience by offering benefits such as reduced fees, access to exclusive services, and participation in community voting, among others. The development of Coinmetro Token is rooted in blockchain technology, indicating its integration and utiliz...Web3Series A

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.