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

KalichainKalichain is an innovative semi-private blockchain designed to address current challenges in traceability, authentication, and counterfeit protection across various sectors. By combining the power of blockchain technology with tamper-proof NFC devices, Kalichain stands out for its ability to offer robust certification and traceability solutions for physical products. This EVM-based blockchain is designed to be secure, scalable, and interoperable, making it ideal for real-world applications.Web3Pre-seedFrance

KaonKaon is a BTCfi aggregator powered by artificial intelligence, designed to unify various Bitcoin-centric DeFi protocols through a single interface. The platform offers tools for portfolio tracking, yield comparison, and liquidity management within the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem.Web3Pre-seed

KastaKasta is a cryptocurrency payment application designed to promote the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies as a viable medium of exchange in a global crypto-based economy. It operates on the Polygon network, leveraging this platform's capabilities to offer instant and feeless transactions, which is a significant advantage for users looking to conduct peer-to-peer crypto payments efficiently. The application features its own native token, KASTA, which plays a central role within its ecosystem.Web3Pre-seed

Kava LendKava Lend is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that operates on the Kava blockchain, offering users the ability to engage in lending and borrowing activities with multiple cryptocurrencies. This platform is notable for its cross-chain money market capabilities, which means it allows for transactions involving different blockchain assets without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. By leveraging the Kava Platform's robust security measures, accurate price feed module, and seamless cross-chain functionality, Kava Lend provides a secu...Web3Pre-seed

Kelp DAO Restaked ETHKelp DAO Restaked ETH (RSETH) emerges as a dynamic player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, offering a novel approach to staking and restaking Ethereum. This system is crafted to consistently reward loyal community members, enhancing the traditional staking experience by integrating with Kelp, a prominent Liquid Restaking Protocol on EigenLayer. By restaking ETH through Kelp, users can maximize their staking rewards while gaining eligibility for additional benefits from partner protocols like Scroll, Axelar, Karak Network, and LineaBuild.Web3Growth

KeyOfLife Multichain Store Of ValueKeyOfLife Multichain Store Of Value is a staking protocol centered around the KOL token. KOL offers an AI-powered portfolio that automatically invests in various cryptocurrencies. The AI algorithm selects assets with high potential for growth and combines them with KOL for trading liquidity. Conversely, it may sell assets predicted to decline.Web3Pre-seed

KEYSKEYS is a staking protocol centered around the KEYS token.Web3Pre-seed

KGSTKGST is a fully-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz Som (KGS), designed to provide a secure, transparent, and efficient digital currency solution for Kyrgyzstan and the broader Central Asian region. KGST leverages blockchain technology to enable fast, low-cost payments, cross-border remittances, and financial inclusion, while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and robust reserve management. By combining the stability of the national currency with the benefits of blockchain, KGST addresses the volatility challenges of cryptocurrencies and...Web3Seed

KickTokenKickToken operates within a comprehensive ecosystem designed to cater to various financial needs globally. It is a cryptocurrency that finds its foundation on the Ethereum blockchain, serving as the central currency within its ecosystem. This ecosystem is extensive, encompassing a range of FinTech tools aimed at providing a seamless experience for users worldwide.Web3Pre-seed

KiloExKiloEx is a next-generation decentralized exchange (DEX) designed to provide a user-friendly perpetual trading experience, fully integrated with Liquid Staking Token Finance (LSTfi). The platform combines advanced risk management, innovative trading features, and seamless multi-asset trading capabilities to revolutionize decentralized trading. KiloEx prioritizes security, transparency, and accessibility, making it a reliable choice for both retail and institutional traders.Web3Seed

Kinetiq Staked HYPEKinetiq Staked HYPE is a staking protocol centered around the KHYPE token. Kinetiq Staked Hype ($kHYPE) is the native liquid staking solution for $HYPE, created from the bottom-up to be an essential, decentralised financial building block on Hyperliquid. $kHYPE utilises several primitives that establishes it as the go-to liquid staked $HYPE. Firstly, stake is delegated and rebalanced autonomously using an on-chain validator scoring mechanism called StakeHub.Web3Series C+

KingdomStarterKingdomStarter is a multifaceted platform within the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, primarily serving as a decentralized fundraising platform. It is designed to support new projects in raising capital efficiently across multiple blockchain networks. This platform is particularly beneficial for developers seeking resources and support for their projects, as well as for investors looking for early access to promising new ventures.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.