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
Ecosystem guide
The Celestia ecosystem
The best dApps on Celestia by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 5 projects tracked, 5 reviewed in full.
Full Celestia ranking →- dApps
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- TVL tracked
- $12.5B
- Native token
- —
Celestia is a modular blockchain. Instead of doing everything on one chain, it handles two jobs: ordering transactions and keeping their data available. Execution, meaning the running of apps and smart contracts, is left to other chains, usually rollups, that post their data to Celestia. It uses data availability sampling, where nodes check small random pieces of each block rather than downloading all of it, so the network can in theory handle more data as more nodes join. Celestia is not an EVM chain, though rollups built on top of it can choose an EVM or another execution environment. It went live on mainnet in late 2023.
The native token is TIA. It is used to pay fees when rollups publish data and to stake with validators who secure the network. Fees depend on how much data is posted and how busy the network is, so they change over time. Rollup users pay fees on the rollup itself, which then covers its own data costs on Celestia.
Because Celestia is a base layer for data rather than an app platform, its ecosystem looks different from a typical smart contract chain. The dApps listed on this page are few. Stride is a Cosmos-focused liquid staking protocol that supports Celestia, so you can stake and keep a tradable receipt token. Bitget, Gate, SwissBorg and Gate US are centralized exchanges that appear here as multi-chain platforms. Check each one for current TIA support and availability in your region before you use it.
Celestia ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- Total TVL
- $12.5B
- Avg. score
- 7.1/10
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Celestia
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
SwissBorg is a MiCA-regulated European crypto app that aggregates exchanges for trading, with Auto-Invest, Earn and a BORG loyalty token.
TVL $810M−5.3%Bitcoin · Ethereum · Solana +28
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
Stride is a Cosmos-focused liquid staking protocol for users who want to stake ATOM, OSMO and other tokens while keeping a tradable receipt token.
TVL $3.70M−11.2%Cosmos · Celestia · Injective +7
By sector
Best Celestia dApps by sector
Guides
Celestia guides
Web3 gaming
Echoes of Empire and the Celestial Token Sale: A 2026 ReviewEchoes of Empire was a free-to-play sci-fi 4X space strategy game from Gala Games, and its Celestial land NFTs were sold in a 2021 presale before a 2024 launch. This review explains what was sold, what the claim process involved, and how to check the current status of the project and its CELT token.
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.
Celestia FAQs
What is Celestia?
Celestia is a modular blockchain that focuses on ordering transactions and making sure their data is available, rather than running smart contracts itself. Other chains, often rollups, handle execution and post their data to Celestia. It launched its mainnet on October 31, 2023.
Is Celestia an EVM chain?
No. Celestia does not execute smart contracts, so it is not an EVM chain in the usual sense. Rollups that use it for data can run an EVM or another execution environment, and those rollups are where most app logic lives.
What is data availability sampling?
Data availability sampling lets light nodes check small random pieces of a block instead of downloading all of it. If enough nodes sample successfully, the network can be confident the full data was published. This is how Celestia aims to scale as more people run nodes.
What is the TIA token used for?
TIA is the native token of Celestia. It is used to pay fees for publishing data to the network and for staking to help secure it. Fee levels vary with demand, so check current figures in a wallet or explorer before you transact.
Which dApps on this page work with Celestia?
Stride is the dApp here that lists Celestia among its supported chains. It is a liquid staking protocol, and its TVL was about $4.0M at the time of writing. The exchanges on this page, Bitget, Gate, SwissBorg and Gate US, are listed because they are multi-chain platforms.
Can I trade TIA on the exchanges listed here?
Not necessarily. Centralized exchanges hold your funds and support specific assets and networks, and that support changes. Check the exchange's own asset list and your local rules before depositing or trading TIA or anything else.
What is the largest dApp on Celestia by TVL?
Which dApp on Celestia has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Celestia?
DappsAtlas tracks 5 dApps on Celestia. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $12.5B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Celestia?
Centralized Exchanges (4) and Staking (1) are the largest categories on Celestia, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Celestia grew the most this week?
What is the average score for dApps on Celestia?
The 5 rated dApps on Celestia average 7.1 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.