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

EURØPEURØP is a euro-denominated stablecoin issued by Schuman Financial, a fintech company focused on regulated digital finance infrastructure. EURØP is fully backed 1:1 with euro reserves held at leading European financial institutions, including Société Générale, and is issued by a licensed Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulated by ACPR, the financial supervisory arm of the Banque de France. EURØP meets the regulatory standards set out in the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, ensuring legal clarity and consumer protection across the E...Web3Seed

eUSDeUSD Digital Cash is the first bank-issued US dollar stablecoin, issued by Telcoin Digital Asset Bank, a Digital Asset Depository Institution regulated by the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance. eUSD is a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin, backed 1-to-1 by highly liquid US dollar cash or cash equivalents, consistent with the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act and subject to regulatory oversight. Learn more at https://bank.telco.in/eUSD.Web3Series A

EXMO CoinEXMO Coin (EXM) stands as the internal utility token of the EXMO exchange, a prominent cryptocurrency platform established in 2014. This ERC-20 token is integral to the exchange's ecosystem, offering a range of functionalities that enhance user experience and engagement. Within the EXMO platform, EXM is utilized for various purposes, such as paying for services, receiving bonuses, and reducing trading fees.Web3Pre-seed

FaceDAOFaceDAO is a staking protocol centered around the FACEDAO token.Web3Pre-seed

Falcon USDFalcon USD is a stablecoin project centered around the USDf token. Falcon, the next-generation platform transforming synthetic dollars into sustainable yield opportunities. Our mission is clear: Your Crypto, Your Yields. Falcon aims to empower users and institutions to unlock the true yield potential of their digital assets.Web3Growth

FalconsFalcons is a cutting-edge marketplace that reimagines the auction industry with an unwavering commitment to trust, transparency, and efficiency. By harnessing the power of advanced technology and maintaining a user-centric focus, Falcons seamlessly connects buyers and sellers globally, offering a dynamic and secure marketplace. At Falcons, we do more than just provide access to extraordinary pieces; we foster a vibrant community that celebrates the passion for luxury and the pursuit of rare items.Web3Series C+

FantomPADFantomPAD is a launch and listing platform for the Fantom network.Web3Pre-seed

Fathom DollarFathom Dollar, denoted as FXD, is a stablecoin that operates on the XDC Network. It is designed to maintain a stable value relative to the U.S. dollar, aiming to offer a reliable digital currency option for users.Web3Growth

FefeFefe, the main frog from the book 'Mindviscosity,' is representational art of the anthropomorphic comic character Pepe the Frog, created by Matt Furie, which became the legendary internet meme we all know today. Fefe has deep roots tied to the legendary frog Pepe, with Furie's recent paintings reflecting the experience Pepe went through in becoming an internet meme.Web3Pre-seed

Fei USDFei USD is a stablecoin project centered around the FEI token.Web3Seed

FelysyumFelysyum is a crypto-powered ecosystem centered on education, innovation, and e-commerce. It addresses the challenge of limited knowledge in the crypto space by providing educational resources through SkillFullHub, a platform focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Felynova offers funding opportunities for innovators and creators to develop their ideas.Web3Series A

FerroFerro is a decentralized exchange project centered around the FER token. Built on the Cronos blockchain, Ferro Protocol is a StableSwap AMM protocol that allows users to exchange with low slippage and minimum fee and farm tokens by creating more efficient pools consisting of highly correlated assets, as well as allowing better composability between protocols in the Cronos ecosystem. Ferro Protocol offers two main features: 1. Ferro Swap Users can exchange one token with another with customisable slippage as long as both tokens are available in any of the pools within the protocol.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.