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

Lift DollarLift Dollar is a stablecoin project centered around the USDL token. A regulated, US dollar-backed stablecoin that distributes yield from its cash and cash equivalent reserves to eligible wallets holding it every day. USDL is issued by Paxos International, an affiliate company of Paxos, that is regulated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Token reserves are held in US dollar deposits, US Treasuries and other cash equivalents.Web3Pre-seed

LIKELIKE is a staking protocol centered around the LIKE token. Only1 is a pioneering platform in the realm of social media, leveraging the power and scalability of blockchain technology to offer a unique experience for both content creators and their audiences. At its core, Only1 operates on the Solana blockchain, known for its high scalability, and introduces the LIKE token as its native cryptocurrency. The platform addresses a common challenge faced by creators on traditional social media platforms: the reliance on intermediaries for monetization opportunities such as merchandise sales, paid advertisements, and...Web3Pre-seed

LimoverseLimoverse is an innovative health and wellness ecosystem powered by blockchain technology and the $LIMO token. At its core is the Limoverse SuperApp, a comprehensive platform that integrates advanced tools to support individuals on their journey to optimal health and well-being. Ecosystem Overview • AI Personal Trainer: Offers personalized workout plans with real-time motion analysis for effective fitness tracking.Web3Pre-seed

Linear FinanceLinear Finance is a decentralized exchange project centered around the LINA token.Web3Pre-seed

LinkCoin TokenLinkCoin Token is a decentralized exchange project centered around the LKN token. LKN is the platform token of LinkCoin (LinkCoin.pro), an OTC P2P Crypto-Fiat exchange platform. Users can buy or sell their digital assets on LinkCoin with a low transaction fee, which is 0.3% by holding LKN.Web3Pre-seed

Liquid MercuryLiquid Mercury is a payments blockchain project centered around the MERC token. At the core of the ecosystem is MERC, an ERC 20 utility token with a fixed supply of six billion tokens. MERC aligns incentives across the platform’s stakeholders by rewarding early adoption and enabling participation in new markets. The token delivers value through three primary channels:Web3Series A

Liquid Staked ETHLiquid Staked ETH (LSETH) represents a transformative approach to staking within the Ethereum ecosystem. As a liquid staking token, LSETH allows holders to maintain liquidity while their ETH is staked, offering a dual benefit of earning staking rewards and retaining the ability to trade or utilize their assets. This token is integral to the Liquid Collective protocol, which collaborates with Rated Labs to establish open validator performance and security standards, enhancing the Ethereum network's robustness.Web3Series C+

Liquidus (old)Liquidus (old) is a yield farming project centered around the LIQ token. Liquidus is a practical tool that allows you to easily stake your crypto assets on the leading DeFi platforms. It simplifies liquidity and staking, earning you premium rates fueled by the decentralised economy. Not only will liquidus provide a more seamless farming experience, but it will pick, sort and show you the best investments for your held assets, helping you make your money go further.Web3Pre-seed

Liquidus FoundationLiquidus Foundation is a yield farming project centered around the LIQ token. The Liquidus Foundation operates as a development studio with a focus on creating on-chain applications, commonly referred to as on-chain-SAAS (Software as a Service). This organization is dedicated to making blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies more accessible and user-friendly for the general public. Through its efforts, it aims to demystify and simplify the complexities associated with these technologies, enabling more people to participate in the decentralized digital economy.Web3Pre-seed

LiquityLiquity is a decentralized borrowing protocol that enables users to secure interest-free loans using Ether (ETH) as collateral. This innovative platform introduces a stablecoin, LUSD, pegged to the USD, which borrowers receive as the loan amount. What sets Liquity apart from other borrowing protocols is its unique approach to interest and governance.Web3Series A

Liquity USDLiquity USD is a stablecoin project centered around the LUSD token.Web3Series A

Liqwid FinanceLiqwid Finance stands out as an innovative, open-source protocol designed for the Cardano blockchain. It operates as an algorithmic, non-custodial interest rate protocol, catering to lenders, borrowers, and developers. By leveraging decentralized, audited smart contracts, Liqwid Finance offers a transparent and efficient alternative to traditional financial systems.Web3Seed

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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.