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The best Synthetics dApps on Arbitrum in 2026

We track 6 Synthetics dApps that run on Arbitrum and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Alchemix V3. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Alchemix V3 logo

    Alchemix V3

    Synthetics · Ethereum, Optimism, Base +1

    Alchemix V3 is the latest version of a DeFi protocol that offers self-repaying loans against ETH or USDC, with borrowing up to 90% LTV and no stated interest. Its mechanics are more complex than a standard lending market, and the version is new.

    Read the Alchemix V3 reviewVisit Alchemix V3(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10
    TVL $38.3M+0.8%
  2. 2
    Alchemix V2 logo

    Alchemix V2

    Synthetics · Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum +1

    Alchemix V2 was the version of the self-repaying loan protocol that ran on Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum and Fantom. Its governance and bridge pages now say the migration to V3 is complete, so new users should look at the current Alchemix app instead.

    Read the Alchemix V2 reviewVisit Alchemix V2(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
    TVL $78.9K−0.1%
  3. 3
    Jarvis Network logo

    Jarvis Network

    Synthetics · Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche +4

    Jarvis Network issues synthetic fiat-style tokens (jFIATs) against liquidity pools and now presents an on-chain euro account app. It is a small protocol by TVL, and part of its roadmap is still marked as coming soon.

    Read the Jarvis Network reviewVisit Jarvis Network(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL $82.3K+0.1%
  4. 4

    Kopio

    Synthetics · Arbitrum

    Kopio is an Arbitrum protocol for trading crypto and synthetic real-world assets, with borrowing and long or short exposure. Its broad offering is clear, but key details about fees, collateral, and security are not published.

    Read the Kopio review
    ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
    TVL —
  5. 5
    Duet Protocol logo

    Duet Protocol

    Synthetics · Arbitrum, BNB Chain

    Duet Protocol is a synthetic-asset project described as combining over-collateralization with algorithmic pegging. Its basic design is identifiable, but key details about assets, fees and risk controls remain unclear.

    Read the Duet Protocol review
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $36.2K+0.8%
  6. 6
    SynthEx logo

    SynthEx

    Synthetics · Arbitrum

    SynthEx is described as an Arbitrum protocol for issuing and trading synthetic assets, but its crypto identity is difficult to verify because the associated SyntheX website describes a drug-discovery company.

    Read the SynthEx reviewVisit SynthEx(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $6−0.4%

Synthetics dApps on Arbitrum: the numbers

Tracked
6
Reviewed
6
Total TVL
$38.5M
Avg. score
6.0/10

There are 6 synthetics dApps on Arbitrum in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. The 5 that report TVL hold $38.5M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Alchemix V3 dominates, with 99% of that total.

Ranked by TVL, Alchemix V3 ($38.3M), Jarvis Network ($82.3K) and Alchemix V2 ($78.9K) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Alchemix V3 ranks first at 7.2/10, ahead of Alchemix V2 (6.5) and Jarvis Network (5.5). That makes Alchemix V3 both the biggest and the best-rated. The 4 rated synthetics dApps average 6.0/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Optimism (3), Ethereum (2) and Base (2). Of the 3 with a confirmed status, 2 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL rose 0.8%. Alchemix V3 gained the most (+0.8%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Alchemix V3 logoAlchemix V3$38.3M
  2. 2Jarvis Network logoJarvis Network$82.3K
  3. 3Alchemix V2 logoAlchemix V2$78.9K
  4. 4Duet Protocol logoDuet Protocol$36.2K
  5. 5SynthEx logoSynthEx$6

Highest rated

  1. 1Alchemix V3 logoAlchemix V37.2
  2. 2Alchemix V2 logoAlchemix V26.5
  3. 3Jarvis Network logoJarvis Network5.5
  4. 4Kopio5.0

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 synthetics dApp on Arbitrum by TVL?

Alchemix V3 is the largest synthetics dApp on Arbitrum by total value locked, with $38.3M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Jarvis Network ($82.3K) and Alchemix V2 ($78.9K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which synthetics dApp on Arbitrum has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Alchemix V3 has the highest score at 7.2/10, ahead of Alchemix V2 (6.5) and Jarvis Network (5.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many synthetics dApps on Arbitrum has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 6 synthetics dApps on Arbitrum. Of these, 6 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $38.5M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which synthetics dApps on Arbitrum grew the most this week?

Among synthetics dApps with at least $1M locked, Alchemix V3 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+0.8%). Combined TVL moved +0.8% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for synthetics dApps on Arbitrum?

The 4 rated synthetics dApps on Arbitrum average 6.0 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.