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

902 projects

ColonyColony is a platform designed to accelerate the growth of the Avalanche ecosystem through community-driven initiatives. It functions by empowering projects with decentralized fundraising and liquidity options, making it a pivotal player in the expansion of this blockchain network. The platform is known for its inclusive approach, offering the community a wide range of exposure to new and promising projects within the Avalanche ecosystem.Web3Pre-seed

Colony Avalanche IndexColony Avalanche Index (CAI) serves as a gateway for investors seeking exposure to the Avalanche ecosystem. Unlike traditional indices, CAI is not just a collection of assets; it strategically includes the native token AVAX and the largest applications within the Avalanche network. This composition allows investors to benefit from the growth and innovation happening within the Avalanche ecosystem.Web3Seed

CompendiumCompendium is a decentralized exchange project centered around the CMFI token. To create a “compendium” of trading tools for multiple ecosystems within one user-friendly application. Combining features for centralized exchanges and decentralized exchanges (Solana) enables a wide variety of users to benefit from tools and features not currently widely available to the public.Web3Pre-seed

Compliant NairaCompliant Naira is a stablecoin project centered around the cNGN token.Web3Seed

CompoundCompound is an algorithmic, autonomous interest rate protocol built for developers, to unlock a universe of open financial applications. It allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies like BTC, providing opportunities to earn interest on deposits or access liquidity by collateralizing assets.Web3GrowthUnited States

Convex CRVConvex CRV (CVXCRV) is a sophisticated financial instrument within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It represents a tokenized form of veCRV, a vote escrowed CRV token, which plays a pivotal role in governing the Curve protocol. By holding CVXCRV, users can participate in governance decisions without the need to lock up their CRV tokens, thus maintaining liquidity.Web3Seed

CorgidogeCorgidoge is a multifaceted cryptocurrency project that extends its utility beyond a simple digital asset. It is designed to integrate with various sectors, including real estate, eCommerce, and cryptocurrency exchanges, leveraging blockchain technology to offer unique solutions within these domains. At its core, Corgidoge aims to facilitate real estate transactions by enabling investments worldwide through its dedicated application, CorgiR.Web3Pre-seed

CoW ProtocolCoW Protocol stands as a decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation, operating on the Ethereum Mainnet, designed to optimize trading outcomes for its users through a unique combination of strategies. At its core, the protocol employs batch auction mechanisms alongside peer-to-peer trades, aiming to secure the most favorable trade prices available. This approach is further enhanced by its utilization of a fully permissionless structure, allowing for seamless and inclusive participation.Web3Series B

Cream FinanceCream Finance is a automated market maker project centered around the CREAM token.Web3Seed

CriptodólarCriptodólar (UXD) emerges as a beacon of financial stability in the volatile economic landscape of Latin America. Created by Ripio, this stablecoin is pegged to the US dollar, offering a reliable hedge against inflation. Its primary mission is to enhance financial infrastructure through blockchain technology, specifically on the LaChain network.Web3Seed

CRODEXCRODEX is a decentralized exchange platform that operates on the Cronos blockchain, which is known for its compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), making it a versatile choice for developers and users alike. This platform is designed to cater to the needs of the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market, offering a range of features and services that enhance the trading experience. One of the core components of CRODEX is its decentralized exchange aggregator.Web3Pre-seed

CropBytesCropBytes is a payments blockchain project centered around the CBX token.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.