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 Canto ecosystem
The best dApps on Canto by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 13 projects tracked, 13 reviewed in full.
Full Canto ranking →- dApps
- 13
- Reviewed
- 13
- TVL tracked
- $0
- Native token
- CANTO
Canto is a general-purpose layer-one blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so it runs Solidity contracts and works with common Ethereum wallets. It is a proof-of-stake chain built with the Cosmos SDK, and validators secure it. It was set up as a DeFi-first network, with core financial tools meant to be shared infrastructure instead of products owned by one company.
CANTO is the native token. It pays transaction fees and is staked to secure the network. Its market value is very small at the time of writing, and our data shows DeFi TVL of $0 on the chain, so readers should treat activity as limited and check that a dApp is still live before using it.
The native apps reflect the original design. Canto Dex is a zero-fee exchange, Canto Lending is a Compound v2 fork with the NOTE stablecoin, and Forteswap is another AMM. Much of the rest of the list is multi-chain: Ambient and Velocimeter V2 are DEXes, Tempest Finance and ACryptoS manage liquidity, Impermax V2 and Tarot offer leveraged LP lending, and HiYield and Fortunafi cover tokenized real-world assets. LayerZero V2 is cross-chain messaging infrastructure, and its large TVL figure covers many chains, not just Canto.
Canto ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 13
- Reviewed
- 13
- Total TVL
- $16.8B
- Avg. score
- 5.4/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 2
ACryptoS$10.5M
- 3
Ambient$1.78M
- 4
HiYield$1.73M
- 5
Impermax V2$514K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Tarot5.5
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Canto
Impermax V2 is a permissionless DeFi lending protocol that lets liquidity providers borrow against LP tokens to farm with leverage across many chains.
TVL $514K−1.4%Polygon · Ethereum · Base +12
Ambient, formerly CrocSwap, is a singleton AMM DEX with concentrated liquidity and limit orders on Scroll, Ethereum and other chains.
TVL $1.78M−9.7%Scroll · Ethereum · Plume +3
HiYield is a small RWA platform on Avalanche and Canto where KYC-verified users deposit USDC into pools holding tokenized traditional assets.
TVL $1.73M+0.1%Avalanche · Canto
Tarot is a multi-chain DeFi lending and leveraged yield protocol with auto-compounding LP-token vaults, for experienced liquidity providers.
TVL $470K−7.5%Base · Optimism · Fantom +10
Fortunafi is an RWA platform offering tokenized U.S. Treasury bills and debt funds for U.S. residents, stablecoin issuers and protocol treasuries.
TVL $144K0.0%Ethereum · Arbitrum · Canto +1
By sector
Best Canto dApps by sector
DeFi on Canto12
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Fortunafi5.2
Infrastructure on Canto1
- 1
Tokens
Top tokens on Canto
Canto's native coin is CANTO (CANTO). The largest tokens with a contract on Canto, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 |  Cosmos HubATOM | $1.42 | −7.3% | −7.1% | $765M | $49.7M |
| 1700 |  Fantom BombFBOMB | $0.0137 | −9.2% | −8.2% | $4.84M | $143K |
| 2804 |  TarotTAROT | $0.0190 | −5.7% | −21.8% | $1.29M | $3.53K |
| 4390 |  OmniCatOMNI | $0.000006980 | −6.5% | −3.4% | $318K | $100 |
Guides
Canto 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.
Canto FAQs
What is Canto?
Canto is a layer-one blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine and focuses on DeFi. It was designed around public goods such as a zero-fee DEX and a lending market, so that other apps could build on them.
Is Canto EVM compatible?
Yes. Canto runs the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so Solidity smart contracts and Ethereum-style wallets generally work with it. That is why several apps here, such as Ambient, Velocimeter V2 and Tempest Finance, also run on other EVM chains.
What is the CANTO token used for?
CANTO is the native token. It pays network fees, is used for staking to help secure the chain, and has been used for governance and liquidity incentives. At the time of writing it trades at a very low price with a small market cap, so check current figures before acting on them.
Is Canto still active?
Our data shows DeFi TVL of $0 for Canto at the time of writing, which points to very little on-chain activity. Some of the 13 listed apps, such as Canto Lending, Canto Dex and Forteswap, are native to Canto and show $0 TVL. Check whether a dApp is still active before you deposit anything.
Are all the dApps listed here built only on Canto?
Not all of them. LayerZero V2 shows a very large TVL figure, but that covers many chains and is not a measure of Canto itself. Apps such as ACryptoS, Impermax V2 and Tarot are listed mainly because of their multi-chain reach. The Canto-native apps are Canto Lending, Canto Dex and Forteswap.
Is Canto the same as Canton Network?
No. Canto is a DeFi-focused EVM chain with the CANTO token. Canton Network is a separate project aimed at traditional finance. Check the name and the token before you connect a wallet or buy anything.
What is the largest dApp on Canto by TVL?
LayerZero V2 is the largest dApp on Canto by total value locked, with $16.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by ACryptoS ($10.5M) and Ambient ($1.78M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Canto has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Impermax V2 (6.2) and Ambient (5.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Canto?
DappsAtlas tracks 13 dApps on Canto. Of these, 13 have a full review and 10 report value locked, $16.8B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Canto?
DEXes (5), Lending (3) and Real-World Assets (2) are the largest categories on Canto, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Canto grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+8.9%) and Ambient the biggest drop (−9.7%). Combined TVL moved +8.9% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Canto?
The 11 rated dApps on Canto average 5.4 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.