OKX is a major centralized crypto exchange for spot and derivatives trading, earn products and a Web3 wallet, with its own OKB token.
TVL $28.4B−0.7%Ethereum · Bitcoin · X Layer +21
Ecosystem guide
The Bitcoin Cash ecosystem
The best dApps on Bitcoin Cash by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 18 projects tracked, 18 reviewed in full.
Full Bitcoin Cash ranking →- dApps
- 18
- Reviewed
- 18
- TVL tracked
- $5.31M
- Native token
- BCH
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a blockchain that split from Bitcoin in 2017. Its stated aim is to keep payments cheap and quick by fitting more transactions into each block. It still uses SHA-256 proof-of-work mining and keeps the 21 million coin cap. It follows Bitcoin's UTXO design and is not an EVM chain. Smart contract features come from script-based tools and CashTokens rather than Ethereum-style contracts.
BCH is the native coin. It pays network fees, which are typically low, and it acts as collateral in several native protocols. Total DeFi value locked is small, about $5.4M at the time of writing, so this is a niche ecosystem compared with the largest smart contract chains.
The dApps that are specific to Bitcoin Cash include AnyHedge, a non-custodial protocol for leveraged BCH longs and fiat hedging, and the stablecoin lending protocols ParyonUSD and Moria Protocol, where users borrow against BCH. THORChain DEX also supports cross-chain swaps involving BCH. Large exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Gate, along with wallets like CoolWallet, also support the coin, so this page mixes native protocols with services that handle BCH alongside many other assets.
Bitcoin Cash ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 18
- Reviewed
- 18
- Total TVL
- $162B
- Avg. score
- 6.5/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
Gate$5.84B
- 4
Backpack$505M
- 5
THORChain DEX$62.1M
Highest rated
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- 5
Gate US6.8
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Bitcoin Cash
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
THORChain is a Layer 1 DEX for swapping native assets across blockchains without wrapped tokens or bridges, aimed at self-custody and no-KYC users.
TVL $62.1M−6.0%THORChain · Bitcoin · Ethereum +10
Backpack is a crypto exchange, US stock broker and self-custody wallet offering perps, lending yield and cross-collateral margin in one app.
TVL $505M−6.0%Solana · Bitcoin · Ethereum +26
Gate US is the US-incorporated arm of the Gate crypto exchange, a centralized platform for American individuals and institutions.
TVL $54.0M+4.6%Ethereum · Solana · BNB Chain +66
CoolWallet is a self-custody hardware wallet with a card-sized device and mobile app, for people who want to hold their own keys offline.
Bitcoin · Ethereum · Solana +5
By sector
Best Bitcoin Cash dApps by sector
DeFi on Bitcoin Cash12
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- 3
- 4
- 5
Gaming on Bitcoin Cash1
- 1
Emcd6.8
Infrastructure on Bitcoin Cash5
- 1Coolwallet6.8
- 2
Bitcoincash6.3
- 3
Onchain Trade6.2
- 4
Lucky Miner5.0
- 5
Spaceswap5.0
Guides
Bitcoin Cash 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.
Bitcoin Cash FAQs
What is Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash is a 2017 hard fork of Bitcoin. It was built to fit more transactions into each block so that payments stay cheap and quick. It keeps the 21 million coin cap and SHA-256 proof-of-work mining, and it uses BCH as its native coin.
Is Bitcoin Cash an EVM chain?
No. Bitcoin Cash follows Bitcoin's UTXO model rather than the account-based EVM design, so Ethereum-style smart contracts do not run on it directly. Its programmability comes from other tools such as CashTokens and script-based contracts. Protocols like AnyHedge use these features.
How big is DeFi on Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash has a small DeFi footprint, at about $5.4M in total value locked at the time of writing. Most of that sits in native protocols such as AnyHedge and ParyonUSD. The number moves daily, so check live figures before relying on it.
Which dApps can I use on Bitcoin Cash?
Our list includes AnyHedge for BCH-based hedging and leveraged long positions, and ParyonUSD and Moria Protocol, which let users borrow stablecoins against BCH. THORChain DEX also supports swaps involving BCH. Other entries, such as exchanges and wallets, support BCH but are not built only for it.
What is BCH used for?
BCH is the native coin. It is used to pay network fees and is the collateral in lending protocols like ParyonUSD and Moria Protocol. Fees on the network are generally low compared with many other chains, though they can change with network conditions.
How is Bitcoin Cash different from Bitcoin?
They share a common history up to 2017 and the same supply cap and mining algorithm. They differ in scaling approach, because Bitcoin Cash chose to fit more transactions into each block for cheap payments. Bitcoin has focused on a more conservative base layer and added other layers for scaling.
What is the largest dApp on Bitcoin Cash by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Bitcoin Cash by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Bitcoin Cash has the highest DappsAtlas score?
OKX has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and THORChain DEX (7.7). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Bitcoin Cash?
DappsAtlas tracks 18 dApps on Bitcoin Cash. Of these, 18 have a full review and 10 report value locked, $162B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Bitcoin Cash?
Centralized Exchanges (6), DEXes (3) and CDPs (2) are the largest categories on Bitcoin Cash, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Bitcoin Cash grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, NonKYC had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+6.4%) and Binance CEX the biggest drop (−6.1%). Combined TVL moved −5.1% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Bitcoin Cash?
The 16 rated dApps on Bitcoin Cash average 6.5 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.