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

DexlabDexlab is a decentralized launch platform built on Solana that enables anyone to create and manage tokens without writing a single line of code. Launched in August 2020, Dexlab provides a full-stack infrastructure that empowers creators to deploy SPL tokens through its intuitive Token Factory. This no-code solution allows users to mint tokens in minutes and launch them into the DeFi ecosystem with minimal friction.Web3Pre-seed

Dexlab ClassicDexlab Classic is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DXLC token. Dexlab is an innovative platform designed to enhance the functionality and accessibility of decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Solana blockchain. It serves as a comprehensive ecosystem for the minting, listing, and trading of tokens, including both SPL Tokens and NFTs. The platform is distinguished by its integration of a token minting lab, a launchpad for initial DEX offerings (IDOs), and a dedicated decentralized exchange (DEX) to facilitate seamless trading experiences.Web3Pre-seed

DexsportDexsport is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that operates within the DeXe Protocol ecosystem and collaborates with NORDEK, a blockchain platform. It stands out as a pioneering decentralized betting platform that leverages blockchain technology to offer a unique betting experience. The platform enables users to engage in sports betting, participate in a prediction marketplace, and engage in peer-to-peer (P2P) betting on exchange rates, all while enjoying the benefits of decentralized finance (DeFi).Web3Seed

DEXToolsDEXTools is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DEXT token.Web3Seed

DFI.MoneyDFI.Money is a yield farming project centered around the YFII token.Web3Seed

Dfyn NetworkDfyn Network is a multi-chain Automated Market Maker (AMM) Decentralized Exchange (DEX) designed to facilitate fast and efficient trading across various blockchains. It stands out by offering a gasless trading experience on its Polygon deployment, where users are required to sign transactions without incurring any fees. This innovative approach addresses one of the significant barriers to entry for users interacting with decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, making it more accessible to a broader audience.Web3Pre-seed

Dhabi CoinDhabi Coin is a cryptocurrency token that operates on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), a platform known for its efficiency, low transaction fees, and high level of security. This token is designed to serve both the Arab and global economies, offering a range of use cases that could potentially impact the economy significantly. As a BEP-20 utility token, Dhabi Coin is integrated into a blockchain ecosystem that supports fast, secure, and flexible transactions, making it an appealing option for users and investors alike.Web3Pre-seed

dHedge DAOdHedge DAO is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DHT token. dHEDGE is a decentralized asset management and derivatives infrastructure protocol and a first mover in onchain asset management. It powers automated vaults, trading strategies, leveraged tokens, and yield products across multiple EVM chains while DHT supports protocol governance. dHEDGE also allows users to deploy capital into automated and structured strategies with a track record of performanceWeb3Seed

DigiFinexTokenDigiFinexToken (DFT) stands as the native asset of the DigiFinex digital currency exchange platform. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, DigiFinex offers a robust trading environment with over 100 types of digital currency assets, including prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DFT plays a crucial role within this ecosystem, providing users with various benefits.Web3Series A

Digitra.com TokenDigitra.com Token is a staking protocol centered around the DGTA token. - Staking up to 26% APY for holding cryptos or DGTA; - Liquidity Provider Program rewarding open limit orders; - Daily trading rewards based on volume; - New account and referral bonuses tied to deposit and liquidity activities. All DGTA reward programs operate under fixed allocations, limiting token inflation over time. Digitra.com, founded by Rodrigo Batista (former CEO and founder of Mercado Bitcoin), offers a secure, compliant, and easy-to-use platform for global crypto investors.Web3Pre-seed

Diment DollarDiment Dollar is a stablecoin project centered around the DD token.Web3Pre-seed

DinoDino is a decentralized exchange project centered around the DINO token. The ultimate goal is to create a Dino metaverse. It will consist of different components to cater to a wide range of audiences. The main component will be ‘The Dino Entertainment System’.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.