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

DeepBook ProtocolDeepBook Protocol is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DEEP token. DeepBook is a decentralized central limit order book (CLOB) built on Sui. DeepBook leverages Sui's parallel execution and low transaction fees to bring a highly performant, low-latency exchange on chain. DeepBook’s main competitive edge is that it is fully on-chain.Web3Series B

DeFiDeFi, short for decentralized finance, revolutionizes the financial landscape by enabling peer-to-peer financial services on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum. Unlike traditional finance, DeFi operates without intermediaries such as banks or brokerages, leveraging smart contracts to facilitate direct transactions between users. This decentralized approach minimizes the reliance on centralized entities, offering a more transparent and accessible financial ecosystem.Web3Pre-seed

DeFi Pulse IndexDeFi Pulse Index is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DPI token. The DeFi Pulse Index represents a strategic approach to investing in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. It is a capitalization-weighted index that meticulously tracks the performance of leading DeFi protocols. This index is instrumental in providing insights into the decentralized financial market, focusing on projects that are not only widely used but are also dedicated to continuous improvement and development.Web3Series A

DeFi Warrior (FIWA)DeFi Warrior (FIWA) is a staking protocol centered around the FIWA token. - We create a miniature world of blockchain in the game. - Each Warrior created is a representative of a Cryptocurrency. For example Bitcoin Warrior, Ethereum Warrior or etc.Web3Pre-seed

DefiDollar DAODefiDollar DAO operates as a decentralized autonomous organization focused on enhancing the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) landscape. Its primary mission is to foster a comprehensive ecosystem around DeFine, a platform designed to streamline and secure various aspects of the DeFi space. This organization is instrumental in treasury management and the implementation of multisig wallets, which are pivotal for enhancing security and governance within decentralized projects.Web3Pre-seed

DerivaDAODerivaDAO is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DDX token.Web3Seed

Deutsche MarkDeutsche Mark (DDM) is a stable digital currency launched on February 17, 2025, designed to serve as a reliable medium of exchange in the digital era. The project was established with the primary objective of providing a secure and transparent digital currency by ensuring that each DDM coin is issued on a strict 1:1 basis. This means that every token is fully backed by an equivalent amount of cash deposited in reputable and regularly audited financial institutions.Web3Growth

DEWDEW is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DEW token. The most accessible and community-driven trading platform. Zero fees, no KYC, meme-first listings, and true decentralized governance - removing all barriers that exist in traditional crypto exchanges. $DEW is the utility and governance Token of MoonEx.Web3Pre-seed

DEX223DEX223 is a decentralized exchange project centered around the D223 token. Dex223 is a decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for ERC20 & ERC223 tokens, focusing on security and multi-chain support. The platform enables trustless token trading via smart contracts, ensuring fair and permissionless transactions. Dex223 offers innovative governance through the D223 token, allowing holders to participate in platform decisions while benefiting from revenue-sharing mechanisms.Web3Pre-seed

DexalotDexalot stands out as a decentralized exchange (DEX) that merges the familiar interface of traditional centralized exchanges with the robust security and transparency of blockchain technology. Built on the Avalanche platform, Dexalot offers fast, secure, and low-cost trading, making it an attractive option for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. At the heart of Dexalot's functionality is its on-chain central limit order book, which facilitates efficient trading of ERC20 tokens on the Avalanche C-Chain.Web3Seed

DexeDeXe Protocol is a Web3 governance solutions provider focused on creating and managing Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). It offers a suite of smart contracts and tools for building multi-functional DAOs, including treasury management, voting systems, and reward distribution. DeXe aims to democratize payments and decentralize finance, supporting the creation of DAOs that are equitable, meritocratic, and effective.Web3GrowthZZ

DexfeeDexfee is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DEXO token. DEXO is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), designed to provide users with both passive income opportunities and access to a comprehensive decentralized exchange ecosystem. At its core, DEXO is not just another token; it aims to serve as a gateway into a broader financial environment that blends staking, trading, and ecosystem participation into a single, user-friendly platform. By focusing on the principles of transparency, security, and accessibility, the project positions itself as a bridge between traditi...Web3Series B

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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.