LayerZero V2 is a cross-chain messaging protocol and bridge infrastructure for developers and asset issuers, connecting dozens of blockchains.
TVL $16.7B+8.9%Polygon · Ethereum · ApeChain +76
Ecosystem guide
The Astar ecosystem
The best dApps on Astar by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 36 projects tracked, 36 reviewed in full.
Full Astar ranking →- dApps
- 36
- Reviewed
- 36
- TVL tracked
- $1.12M
- Native token
- ASTR
Astar is a multi-chain smart contract platform that supports more than one virtual machine, so developers can build with different tools and languages, including EVM-style contracts. It started in the Polkadot ecosystem and has aimed at enterprise, entertainment and gaming projects, with a particular focus on Japan. Applications run as smart contracts, and a user's wallet pays for transactions in the native token.
The native token is ASTR. It pays network fees and is also used for staking. Astar dApp Staking is the clearest example: ASTR holders stake on curated projects, earn rewards, and give builders a recurring income. Fees are generally modest, but they can change, so check the cost in your wallet before confirming.
The on-chain DeFi scene is small. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL is about $1.1M. Native apps include ArthSwap V2 and Starfish Finance for swaps, Starlay Finance for lending, AstridDAO for borrowing against collateral, Algem for liquid staking, and JPYC, a yen-pegged stablecoin. Avault and Neemo Finance add yield and liquid restaking. Several big names on this page, such as LayerZero V2, CCIP, cBridge and Wan Bridge, are cross-chain infrastructure with most of their value on other networks. Bitget and Gate are centralized exchanges, not Astar-native apps.
Astar ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 36
- Reviewed
- 36
- Total TVL
- $30.4B
- Avg. score
- 5.9/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 2
Gate$5.84B
- 3
Bitget$5.82B
- 4
CCIP$1.85B
- 5
Gate US$54.0M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
cBridge7.3
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Astar
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
Bitget is a centralized exchange for crypto spot and futures that also offers tokenized stocks, commodities and forex in one account, for active traders.
TVL $5.82B−1.3%Bitcoin · Solana · Ethereum +68
Chainlink CCIP is a cross-chain messaging and token-transfer protocol for developers, token issuers and institutions, with about $1.89B TVL on 21 chains.
TVL $1.85B−2.7%Ethereum · Solana · Avalanche +17
cBridge is Celer Network's multi-chain bridge for moving tokens across Ethereum, layer-2s and sidechains, for DeFi users who bridge between many networks.
TVL $11.6M−4.0%Ethereum · BNB Chain · Polygon +23
Astar dApp Staking lets ASTR holders stake on curated Astar Network projects to earn rewards and give developers a daily income.
TVL $14.9M−13.8%Astar
By sector
Best Astar dApps by sector
DeFi on Astar26
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- 2
- 3
Astar dApps Staking7.0
- 4
- 5
Bifrost Liquid Staking5.5
Gaming on Astar1
- 1Healthree4.5
NFT on Astar1
Gambling on Astar1
- 1
SynStation$4.95K
Infrastructure on Astar7
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Wan Bridge7.0
- 5
XY Finance5.5
Tokens
Top tokens on Astar
Astar's native coin is Astar (ASTR). The largest tokens with a contract on Astar, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  ChainlinkLINK | $10.81 | −6.3% | −2.8% | $8.29B | $364M |
| 750 |  JPY CoinJPYC | $0.009021 | −2.0% | −0.9% | $23.5M | $131 |
| 4684 |  BAI StablecoinBAI | $1.07 | — | −1.5% | $254K | $14 |
Guides
Astar guides
Blockchain
Astar zkEVM Guide: Polygon CDK Layer 2 ExplainedAstar zkEVM was an Ethereum layer-2 network built by the Astar team with Polygon's Chain Development Kit. This guide explains how it works, how it differs from Astar Network on Polkadot, how to use it safely and what to verify before you move funds.
Airdrop and rewards
How to Claim Avastars Art Tokens Safely in 2026Avastars is an Ethereum NFT collection with its own AVASTR token. This guide explains how to confirm whether an art token claim is genuine, how to claim only through official channels, and how to protect your wallet while you do it.
NFT
How to Value the Avastars NFT Collection in 2026Avastars is an on-chain, breedable Ethereum NFT collection with a vault and an AVASTR token, so its value depends on more than trait rarity. This guide sets out the factors to measure, the data to check, and the red flags to avoid.
NFT
Snoop Dogg and Avastars NFT Demand: What Happened and WhyIn January 2022, a single social media post from Snoop Dogg briefly pushed the Avastars floor price sharply higher. This guide explains what happened, why celebrity attention moves NFT prices, and how to check Avastars and similar collections before you buy.
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.
Astar FAQs
What is Astar Network?
Astar is a multi-chain smart contract platform that supports more than one virtual machine, so developers can build with different programming approaches. It began in the Polkadot ecosystem and positions itself as a gateway for Japanese enterprise, entertainment and gaming projects.
What is the ASTR token used for?
ASTR is the native token. It pays network fees and can be staked, for example through Astar dApp Staking, where holders back projects and earn rewards while developers receive income. Check the current fee and reward rates in the app before transacting.
How big is the Astar DeFi ecosystem?
At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Astar is about $1.1M, which is small. Several protocols that list Astar, such as LayerZero V2 and CCIP, hold large TVL mostly on other chains, so their figures say little about Astar itself.
Which dApps are native to Astar?
Chain-native options include ArthSwap V2 and Starfish Finance for swaps, Starlay Finance for lending, AstridDAO for borrowing the BAI stablecoin, and Algem for liquid staking. Most have low TVL and lower review scores, so check liquidity and audit information first.
Can I bridge assets to and from Astar?
Yes, in the sense that many tools which list Astar support several chains. LayerZero V2, CCIP, cBridge and Wan Bridge are bridge or messaging protocols from the list. Bridges add smart contract risk, so move only what you can afford to lose and confirm that a route supports Astar before sending funds.
Is there a yen stablecoin on Astar?
Yes. JPYC is a yen-tracking stablecoin issued on Astar and designed to hold a 1:1 peg to the Japanese yen. Read the issuer's terms and check how redemption works in your region before holding it.
Is using Astar dApps risky?
Small chains with thin liquidity carry extra risk, including wide swap spreads, protocols that fade out, and bridge or smart contract failures. Some listed Astar dApps note low liquidity or limited published audit details. Do your own research and never rely on a single review score.
What is the largest dApp on Astar by TVL?
LayerZero V2 is the largest dApp on Astar by total value locked, with $16.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.84B) and Bitget ($5.82B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Astar has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Astar?
DappsAtlas tracks 36 dApps on Astar. Of these, 36 have a full review and 29 report value locked, $30.4B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Astar?
Which dApps on Astar grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+8.9%) and Astar dApps Staking the biggest drop (−13.8%). Combined TVL moved +3.2% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Astar?
The 21 rated dApps on Astar average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 5 score below 5.