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

KLEVA ProtocolKLEVA Protocol is a yield farming project centered around the KLEVA token.Web3Seed

KodexPayKodexPay is a decentralized exchange project centered around the KXP token. We believe that blockchain technology will be a complement to the existing payment infrastructure soon and be used more broadly. Traditional payment instruments will use this protocol as an efficient, easy, effective, and global access. However, the technical and operational complexity in managing instruments that are run properly from this technology will make most companies look for service intermediaries or platforms to overcome the various problems encountered so far.Web3Pre-seed

Kodiak FinanceKodiak Finance is a decentralized exchange project centered around the KDK token. Kodiak is a vertically integrated decentralized liquidity platform powering token launches, trading, and advanced liquidity management. Incubated by Berachain Build a Bera accelerator and backed by over $5.3M from leading investors including Hack VC, Amber Group, dao5, and CitizenX, Kodiak commands 90%+ spot and perps DEX market share on Berachain and stands as the network’s highest revenue-generating protocol. Its full-stack DeFi suite spans spot and perps trading, aggregation, automated liquidity management, incentive layer, auto-compounding vaults,...Web3Series A

KommunitasKommunitas stands as a decentralized crowdfunding platform tailored for Web3.0 projects, distinguishing itself as a launchpad or Initial DEX Offering (IDO) platform. This ecosystem is designed to support the growth and development of new projects within the blockchain space, offering a unique approach to crowdfunding. It operates on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Solana, Avax, and Fantom, showcasing its versatility and broad accessibility.Web3Pre-seed

KongSwapKongSwap is a decentralized exchange project centered around the KONG token. Kong Swap transcends the limitations of a typical decentralized exchange (DEX) by offering a comprehensive DeFi platform that simplifies liquidity management, secure transactions, and multi-blockchain interactions. By abstracting the complexities of underlying protocols, it enables users to seamlessly engage with DeFi activities across various blockchains through an intuitive interface.Web3Seed

KonnectKonnect represents an innovative project that seeks to seamlessly integrate the digital and physical realms by leveraging blockchain technology. At its core, Konnect is a lifestyle membership platform that utilizes the KCT token to offer a unique blend of services and benefits. This project is designed to cater to a wide array of interests and needs, ranging from e-commerce to travel and tourism, by connecting users with a diverse network of traditional businesses through the use of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.Web3Series A

KRWQKRWQ is a Korean won (KRW)-denominated stablecoin designed for full-reserve, compliance-first operation. It provides 24/7, on-chain KRW settlement for remittances, B2B trade, and institutional use, reducing dependence on USD stablecoins and improving cross-border efficiency. Reserves are held 1:1 in segregated bank accounts with public attestations and proof-of-reserves.Web3Pre-seed

KuCoin TokenKuCoin Token is a exchange token project centered around the KCS token.Web3Growth

Kunci CoinKunci Coin is a decentralized exchange project centered around the KUNCI token.Web3Pre-seed

Kyber Network Crystal v2Kyber Network Crystal v2 is a decentralized exchange project centered around the KNC token.Web3Series A

L7L7 (LSD) emerges as a pioneering force in the realm of digital finance, redefining how assets are managed and traded within the blockchain ecosystem. As a Web3-based decentralized digital asset management protocol, L7 offers a comprehensive suite of investment solutions tailored for a diverse audience, including professional investors, institutions, and individual enthusiasts. This platform is not just about trading; it serves as a traffic aggregation hub, enhancing the flow and accessibility of digital assets across various networks.Web3Pre-seed

LABLAB is multi-chain trading infrastructure for spot, limits, and perps with an AI research engine, delivering high-performance execution and actionable strategies across surfaces.Web3Series A

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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.