Liquid Finance is a liquid staking protocol for ARCH holders seeking sARCH and a choice of traditional or queue-based instant redemption.
TVL $57.3K+1.6%Arbitrum · Archway
Ecosystem guide
The Archway ecosystem
The best dApps on Archway by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 6 projects tracked, 6 reviewed in full.
Full Archway ranking →- dApps
- 6
- Reviewed
- 6
- TVL tracked
- $117K
- Native token
- ARCH
Archway is a layer-1 blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem that launched its mainnet in mid-2023. It is built with the Cosmos SDK and secured by proof-of-stake validators. Smart contracts run on CosmWasm, not the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so it is not an EVM chain. Because it is a Cosmos chain, it can connect to other chains in the ecosystem through cross-chain messaging.
The native token is ARCH. It pays network fees and is staked to help secure the chain. Archway's best-known design feature is its developer reward model. Part of the fees generated by a contract can go back to the developer who deployed it, so builders are paid for real usage.
The dApp scene is small. Our site lists 5 dApps, and DeFi value locked was about $114,766 at the time of writing. The leading listing is Eris Protocol, a liquid staking protocol that runs across several Cosmos chains. It lets holders keep a liquid token while their assets stay staked. Balanced also announced a connection to Archway in late 2023. Expect an early-stage ecosystem with limited liquidity, and do your own research before using any app.
Archway ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 6
- Reviewed
- 6
- Total TVL
- $5.62M
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Balanced Exchange$1.98M
- 2
Eris Protocol$1.69M
- 3
- 4
Astrovault$111K
- 5
BackBone Labs$98.5K
Highest rated
- 1
Liquid Finance6.0
- 2
- 3
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Archway
Balanced is a cross-chain exchange for swaps, liquidity, transfers and borrowing, with v1 scheduled to shut down in December 2026.
TVL $1.98M−0.1%Avalanche · Solana · Arbitrum +8
Eris Protocol is a liquid staking and arbitrage protocol on twelve Cosmos-ecosystem chains, for holders who want liquid tokens against their staked assets.
TVL $1.69M−3.8%Terra2 · Nibiru · Injective +7
By sector
Best Archway dApps by sector
DeFi on Archway6
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Tokens
Top tokens on Archway
The largest tokens with a contract on Archway, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 |  Cosmos HubATOM | $1.42 | −7.3% | −7.1% | $765M | $49.7M |
| 172 |  Akash NetworkAKT | $0.6434 | −2.2% | +3.3% | $193M | $7.08M |
| 1893 |  AgoricBLD | $0.005350 | +1.0% | −0.1% | $3.71M | $15.4K |
| 2105 |  Balanced DollarsBNUSD | $0.9677 | — | −43.0% | $2.76M | — |
| 3419 |  CudosCUDOS | $0.001277 | — | −0.5% | $696K | $6 |
| 3893 |  LevanaLVN | $0.0005869 | −5.1% | +27.4% | $471K | $22 |
Guides
Archway 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.
Archway FAQs
What is Archway?
Archway is a proof-of-stake blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem that launched its mainnet in mid-2023. It runs CosmWasm smart contracts and is built to reward the developers whose apps are used.
Is Archway an EVM chain?
No. Archway is built on the Cosmos SDK and uses CosmWasm contracts, usually written in Rust, rather than Solidity. Ethereum-style tools and contracts need adapting before they work here.
What is the ARCH token used for?
ARCH is the native token. It is used to pay network fees and is staked with validators that help secure the chain. Check current details in a wallet or the official documentation before you act on them.
What is Archway's developer reward model?
Archway pays developers a share of the fees their contracts generate, so builders are rewarded for real usage. The aim is to give teams a revenue stream beyond selling tokens.
Which dApps are on Archway?
Our site lists 5 dApps on Archway. Eris Protocol, a liquid staking protocol, is the leading one in our data. Balanced also announced a connection to Archway in late 2023.
How much value is locked on Archway?
Total value locked in Archway DeFi was about $114,766 at the time of writing. That is small next to larger chains, so liquidity may be thin and the figure can change quickly.
What is the largest dApp on Archway by TVL?
Balanced Exchange is the largest dApp on Archway by total value locked, with $1.98M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Eris Protocol ($1.69M) and Eris Protocol ($1.69M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Archway has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Liquid Finance has the highest score at 6.0/10, ahead of Balanced Exchange (5.8) and Eris Protocol (5.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Archway?
DappsAtlas tracks 6 dApps on Archway. Of these, 6 have a full review and 6 report value locked, $5.62M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Archway?
Which dApps on Archway grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Eris Protocol the biggest drop (−3.8%). Combined TVL moved −2.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Archway?
The 3 rated dApps on Archway average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.