Envio is a blockchain indexing and data platform offering HyperIndex APIs and fast HyperSync raw data access for developers across 81+ chains.
Ethereum · Solana · BNB Chain +4
Ecosystem guide
The Arbitrum Nova ecosystem
The best dApps on Arbitrum Nova by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 9 projects tracked, 9 reviewed in full.
Full Arbitrum Nova ranking →- dApps
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- TVL tracked
- $347K
- Native token
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Arbitrum Nova is a layer 2 network that runs on top of Ethereum and is part of the Arbitrum family. It uses the AnyTrust model instead of the full rollup model used by Arbitrum One. Rather than posting every piece of transaction data to Ethereum, a committee of approved validators stores it off-chain. This cuts costs, and the trade-off is that users must trust the committee to behave honestly. Nova is EVM compatible, so Ethereum wallets and Solidity contracts work with little or no change.
Nova does not have a native token of its own. Fees are paid in ETH and are generally low, which suits apps that send many small transactions, such as games and social platforms. ARB is the governance token of the broader Arbitrum DAO, but it is not needed to pay for gas on Nova. Onchain activity is small at the moment, with DeFi TVL of about $350,587 at the time of writing.
The dApps we list here lean toward infrastructure and cross-chain tools more than large DeFi venues. SushiSwap and SushiSwap V3 are multichain decentralized exchanges. Symbiosis routes swaps and bridges across many networks. Envio provides indexing and data tools for developers, and RubyScore scores wallet reputation. Gate, a centralized exchange, also appears in the list, but its figures reflect the exchange as a whole and not activity on Nova. Check each dApp's page for which features are actually available on this chain.
Arbitrum Nova ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- Total TVL
- $5.94B
- Avg. score
- 6.9/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Gate$5.84B
- 2
SushiSwap V3$39.2M
- 3
- 4
Arbitrum Nova Bridge$9.45M
- 5
Symbiosis$8.48M
Highest rated
- 1
Envio8.0
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Arbitrum Nova
Gate is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2013 offering spot, futures, stocks and earn products for traders who want one multi-asset account.
TVL $5.84B−4.6%Ethereum · Bitcoin · BNB Chain +129
SushiSwap is a multichain decentralized exchange with a swap aggregator, perps, staking and liquidity pools for self-custody DeFi traders.
TVL $35.2M−1.3%Ethereum · Polygon · Arbitrum +32
Symbiosis is a cross-chain swap and bridge protocol routing trades across 50+ networks, including Bitcoin, Solana and TON, for DeFi users and developers.
TVL $8.48M+4.3%Ethereum · TON · Tron +53
SushiSwap V3 is a Uniswap V3-style concentrated-liquidity DEX on 30+ chains, for traders and liquidity providers comfortable with self-custody.
TVL $39.2M+4.3%Ethereum · Katana · Robinhood Chain +27
Hop Protocol is a cross-chain bridge for users moving tokens between Ethereum and supported rollups.
TVL $3.47M+0.8%Ethereum · Optimism · Arbitrum +4
By sector
Best Arbitrum Nova dApps by sector
DeFi on Arbitrum Nova4
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
RCPswap$50.7K
Infrastructure on Arbitrum Nova5
- 1
- 2
- 3
Hop Protocol6.2
- 4
RubyScore6.0
- 5
Tokens
Top tokens on Arbitrum Nova
The largest tokens with a contract on Arbitrum Nova, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 |  ArbitrumARB | $0.1673 | +1.4% | +0.6% | $1.15B | $212M |
Guides
Arbitrum Nova guides
Blockchain
Blockchain Examples and How They WorkLearn how blockchains record and verify transactions, how consensus keeps a shared ledger in sync, and how Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks put the technology to work. See practical examples, key trade-offs and ways to assess whether a blockchain is a good fit.
Blockchain
Blockchain for Data: Uses, Limits and How It WorksBlockchains can create shared records that are difficult to alter, but they are not a general-purpose replacement for databases or file storage. Learn what belongs on-chain, how blockchains connect to outside data, and when the trade-offs make sense.
Blockchain
Casper Network and CSPR: A Practical Guide for 2026Casper Network is a proof-of-stake blockchain, and CSPR is its native token. This guide explains the network’s purpose, how CSPR is used, and what to check before staking or transacting.
Blockchain
Cosmos Network Guide: Chains, IBC and ATOM in 2026Cosmos is an ecosystem of independent blockchains, not one chain that processes every app and token. Learn how the Cosmos Hub, Cosmos SDK and IBC fit together, what ATOM does, and how to assess transfers, staking and risks in 2026.
Blockchain
How the Bitcoin Lightning Network WorksThe Bitcoin Lightning Network moves payments through channels that sit on top of Bitcoin, so most transfers do not need their own blockchain transaction. Learn how channels, routing, fees and liquidity work, and what to consider before using Lightning.
Blockchain
How to Mine Cryptocurrency on Android in 2026Android phones can run mining software, but their limited processing power, battery drain and heat make profitable mining unlikely. Learn how to assess the risks, try a small proof-of-work experiment safely, and spot apps that only simulate mining or sell cloud contracts.
Arbitrum Nova FAQs
What is Arbitrum Nova?
Arbitrum Nova is an Ethereum layer 2 chain built for applications that send a lot of low-value transactions, such as games and social apps. It uses Arbitrum's AnyTrust design, which trades some of Ethereum's data guarantees for lower fees.
How is Arbitrum Nova different from Arbitrum One?
Both run on Arbitrum technology and are EVM compatible. Arbitrum One posts transaction data to Ethereum, while Nova keeps it with a committee of approved validators, which makes fees lower. Arbitrum One is usually the better fit for high-value DeFi, and Nova for high-volume, low-value activity.
What token do I need to pay fees on Arbitrum Nova?
Gas is paid in ETH, so Nova has no separate native token of its own. ARB is the governance token of the wider Arbitrum DAO, but you do not need it to pay fees on Nova.
Can I use MetaMask and other Ethereum wallets on Arbitrum Nova?
Yes. Nova is EVM compatible, so Ethereum wallets such as MetaMask work once you add the network. You then bridge ETH over from Ethereum or another Arbitrum chain. Check that your wallet shows the correct network before you send funds, because a transfer to the wrong network can be hard to recover.
Is Arbitrum Nova as secure as Ethereum?
Not by default. Nova relies on a data availability committee rather than posting all data to Ethereum, so it assumes a trusted group of validators stays honest. That is a different trust assumption from Arbitrum One, and it is a reason to keep large balances on other networks.
How active is the Arbitrum Nova ecosystem?
Activity is modest. DeFi TVL was about $350,587 at the time of writing, which is small next to the main Arbitrum chain. Several listed projects, including Envio and RubyScore, are developer tools or services rather than lending or trading venues.
What is the largest dApp on Arbitrum Nova by TVL?
Gate is the largest dApp on Arbitrum Nova by total value locked, with $5.84B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by SushiSwap V3 ($39.2M) and SushiSwap ($35.2M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Arbitrum Nova has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Arbitrum Nova?
DappsAtlas tracks 9 dApps on Arbitrum Nova. Of these, 9 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $5.94B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Arbitrum Nova?
DEXes (3), Cross Chain Bridge (2) and Developer Tools (1) are the largest categories on Arbitrum Nova, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Arbitrum Nova grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Symbiosis had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.3%) and Arbitrum Nova Bridge the biggest drop (−5.1%). Combined TVL moved −4.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Arbitrum Nova?
The 8 rated dApps on Arbitrum Nova average 6.9 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.