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The best Chains on Other in 2026
We track 15 Chains that run on Other and have reviewed 15 of them in full. Our top pick is IoTeX. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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IoTeX
Chain · Other
IoTeX is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain focused on DePIN and real-world AI, connecting data from physical machines to AI models. It offers a wide toolset, but its claims about adoption are self-reported.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL — - 2
Concordium
Chain · Other
Concordium is a layer 1 blockchain with identity built into the protocol, now positioned as infrastructure for verifying AI agents. Its main draw is compliance-friendly privacy; its main question is real adoption.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL — - 3
Noble
Chain · Other
Noble is a Cosmos SDK application-specific blockchain built to issue native stablecoins and real-world assets across IBC. It has about $86 million in TVL, but public detail on fees and audits is thin.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $89.2M+2.0% - 4
Tokel Platform
Chain · Other
Tokel is a dedicated blockchain for creating and managing tokens and NFTs, with dPoW security and plans for built-in trading tools. Its all-in-one application is still in development, so users should check which features are currently available.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 5
Vfx
Chain · Other
VerifiedX is an open-source layer 1 and Bitcoin sidechain built around self-custody, with vault accounts and a 1:1 Bitcoin token called vBTC. Its recovery features are the main draw; audits and fees are the gaps.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 6
Pearl
Chain · Other
Pearl (PRL) is a layer-1 blockchain that uses Proof of Useful Work: miners run matrix multiplications that GPUs already perform for AI. The idea is distinctive, but the network is young and its token has been very volatile.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL — - 7
Parallax Finance
Chain · Other
Parallax is an EVM-compatible proof-of-work blockchain with its own coin, LAX, plus wallet, node and mining software. Its Bitcoin-inspired supply limits are clearly stated, but audit, fee and operator details are not.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL — - 8
Venom
Chain · Other
Venom is a Layer-0, proof-of-stake blockchain that uses dynamic sharding to scale for DeFi and payments. The design is ambitious, but the token is small and thinly traded, and key details are not published.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
Joystream
Chain · Other
Joystream is a blockchain-based video protocol and DAO organized around the JOY token. Its handbook describes governance, staking and network work, but leaves practical costs and security details unclear.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 10
Blockx Network
Chain · Other
BlockX is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain using delegated proof of stake, with BCX staking and plans for interoperability and oracle services. Its documentation outlines the architecture, but leaves important operating and security details unclear.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 11
Matrixdefi
Chain · Other
Matrix AI Network is a blockchain ecosystem combining smart contracts with AI services, developer tools, and brain-computer-interface projects. Its broad scope is appealing, but key details on security, fees, and product readiness are not clearly published.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 12
Endurance
Chain · Other
Endurance is a gaming and social blockchain from Fusionist, with ACE as its token and a launchpad fed by ACE Arena revenue. It is a niche, single-ecosystem chain with very low gas fees and little published security detail.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL — - 13
Aine Network
Chain · Other
AI Network describes itself as blockchain infrastructure for turning open-source projects into live services, with a focus on AI applications. Its documentation lists a blockchain, staking, governance, wallet, and AI-related products, but does not explain their operating details on the overview page.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 14
XION Finance
Chain · Other
XION is a Layer 1 blockchain that describes itself as walletless and aimed at mainstream apps through chain abstraction. DefiLlama shows about $24.2 million in TVL, but audit and fee details are not published publicly we have.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $22.7M−2.4% - 15
Bincoin
Chain · Other
Bincoin is a pre-mainnet, Bitcoin-style cryptocurrency that plans CPU-friendly RandomX v2 mining and SQIsign post-quantum signatures. Nothing can be run yet, so it is a project to watch, not to use.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Chains on Other: the numbers
- Tracked
- 15
- Reviewed
- 15
- Total TVL
- $112M
- Avg. score
- 5.9/10
DappsAtlas tracks 15 chains on Other. Every one of them has a full review. The 2 that report TVL hold $112M between them, counting value on every chain they support.
By value locked, the largest chains on Other are Noble ($89.2M) and XION Finance ($22.7M). The best-rated is IoTeX with 7.2/10, followed by Concordium (6.8) and Noble (6.5). The 13 rated chains average 5.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
All 13 with a confirmed status are active.
Largest by TVL
- 1
Noble$89.2M
- 2
XION Finance$22.7M
Highest rated
- 1
IoTeX7.2
- 2
Concordium6.8
- 3
- 4
Tokel Platform6.5
- 5Vfx6.0
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 chain on Other by TVL?
Noble is the largest chain on Other by total value locked, with $89.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by XION Finance ($22.7M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which chain on Other has the highest DappsAtlas score?
IoTeX has the highest score at 7.2/10, ahead of Concordium (6.8) and Noble (6.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many chains on Other has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 15 chains on Other. Of these, 15 have a full review and 2 report value locked, $112M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What is the average score for chains on Other?
The 13 rated chains on Other average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.