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The best Infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum in 2026
We track 6 Infrastructure dApps that run on Arbitrum and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Drpc. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Drpc
Infrastructure · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon +18
dRPC is an RPC infrastructure provider that routes blockchain requests across many node operators, with a managed cloud, an open-source self-hosted option and tools for chain foundations. It suits developers who want multichain access without running nodes.
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10TVL — - 2
Free Protocol
Infrastructure · Ethereum, Base, Polygon +1
Free Protocol, branded as rpcfree, offers public JSON-RPC endpoints for Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum without signup or an API key. Its free tier has clear limits, so it is best suited to light use and development rather than workloads that need higher capacity or archive access.
ScoreScore 7.3 out of 10TVL — - 3
Gelato Network
Infrastructure · Ethereum, Polygon, Fantom +3
Gelato Network began as a DeFi automation protocol and now presents itself as an onchain cloud platform for smart wallets, gasless transactions and custom rollups. It is developer infrastructure, and its main caveat is that pricing and audit details are not published in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 4
Chronicle
Infrastructure · Aurora, Ethereum, Arbitrum +8
Chronicle provides oracle feeds and tokenized-asset verification for onchain finance. Its focus on holdings-level data is useful for institutions, but fees, audit details and implementation specifics are not published.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $0 - 5
Ormi Labs
Infrastructure · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Fuse
Ormi Labs runs a hosted Web3 data layer that indexes and decodes blockchain data so developers can query it through subgraphs and APIs. It suits teams that would rather not run their own indexers, and the main open questions are pricing and security disclosure.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL — - 6
Arscription
Infrastructure · Arbitrum
Arscription is described as an inscription system on Arbitrum, with EVM-based editability and support for ARS20 inscriptions. Its operating details and security assurances are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum: the numbers
- Tracked
- 6
- Reviewed
- 6
- Total TVL
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- Avg. score
- 7.0/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 6 infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum. Every one of them has a full review. None of them reports value locked to DefiLlama, so the ranking relies on DappsAtlas scores.
On DappsAtlas scores, Drpc ranks first at 7.7/10, ahead of Free Protocol (7.3) and Gelato Network (7.0). The 5 rated infrastructure dApps average 7.0/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond Arbitrum, these infrastructure dApps most often also run on Ethereum (5), Polygon (3) and Base (3). All 5 with a confirmed status are active.
Highest rated
- 1
Drpc7.7
- 2
Free Protocol7.3
- 3Gelato Network7.0
- 4
Chronicle6.8
- 5Ormi Labs6.3
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
Which infrastructure dApp on Arbitrum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Drpc has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Free Protocol (7.3) and Gelato Network (7.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 6 infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum. Of these, 6 have a full review.
What is the average score for infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum?
The 5 rated infrastructure dApps on Arbitrum average 7.0 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.