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The best CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum in 2026
We track 5 CeDeFi dApps that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Avalon CeDeFi. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Avalon CeDeFi
CeDeFi · Ethereum
Avalon CeDeFi is the institutional arm of Avalon Labs, offering Bitcoin-backed credit lines with custodian-held collateral. It holds roughly $103M in TVL on DefiLlama, but most claims come from the project's own site.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $97.4M−1.8% - 2
Nexo
CeDeFi · Ethereum, Solana, Tron
Nexo is a centralized crypto platform for buying, swapping, earning interest on, borrowing against, and spending digital assets. Its broad product range is convenient, but rates, fees, eligibility, and custody risks deserve close attention.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL — - 3
Goldsand by InshAllah
CeDeFi · Ethereum
Goldsand is a halal savings app that pays a variable yield from stablecoin payment fees instead of interest, with an early-user rate of about 6% APY. The main trade-offs are a small track record, no deposit insurance and returns that are not guaranteed.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $312K+0.1% - 4
Doppler Finance
CeDeFi · XRP Ledger, Ethereum
Doppler Finance describes itself as the first XRPfi protocol on XRPL, aimed at yield for XRP holders. It shows about $120 million in TVL, but audits and strategy details are not documented publicly reviewed.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $108M−5.8% - 5
Goose
CeDeFi · BNB Chain, Op_Bnb, Arbitrum +1
Goose is described as a multi-chain hybrid yield project spanning BNB Chain, opBNB, Arbitrum, and Ethereum. Its strategy details, fees, and audit findings are unclear, so users should verify those before considering it.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $12.8M−0.0%
CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- Total TVL
- $218M
- Avg. score
- 6.6/10
There are 5 CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 4 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $218M, counting value on every chain they support. Doppler Finance is the clear leader, holding 49% of it.
Ranked by TVL, Doppler Finance ($108M), Avalon CeDeFi ($97.4M) and Goose ($12.8M) lead the field. The best-rated is Avalon CeDeFi with 6.8/10, followed by Nexo (6.8) and Goldsand by InshAllah (6.3). The 3 rated CeDeFi dApps average 6.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
All 4 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 3.7%. Doppler Finance dropped the most (−5.8%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Doppler Finance$108M
- 2
Avalon CeDeFi$97.4M
- 3
Goose$12.8M
- 4
Goldsand by InshAllah$312K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
Nexo6.8
- 3
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest CeDeFi dApp on Ethereum by TVL?
Doppler Finance is the largest CeDeFi dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $108M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Avalon CeDeFi ($97.4M) and Goose ($12.8M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which CeDeFi dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Avalon CeDeFi has the highest score at 6.8/10, ahead of Nexo (6.8) and Goldsand by InshAllah (6.3). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 5 CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 5 have a full review and 4 report value locked, $218M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum grew the most this week?
Among CeDeFi dApps with at least $1M locked, Doppler Finance the biggest drop (−5.8%). Combined TVL moved −3.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum?
The 3 rated CeDeFi dApps on Ethereum average 6.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.