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 Ergo ecosystem
The best dApps on Ergo by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 8 projects tracked, 8 reviewed in full.
Full Ergo ranking →- dApps
- 8
- Reviewed
- 8
- TVL tracked
- $750K
- Native token
- ERG
Ergo is a proof-of-work blockchain designed for programmable money and self-custody. It uses an extended UTXO model and its own contract language, ErgoScript, rather than the EVM, so applications are built differently from those on Ethereum-style chains. The protocol is also described as self-amendable, meaning it is meant to absorb upgrades through decentralized processes over time.
The native token is ERG. It pays transaction fees and rewards the miners who secure the network, and it also serves as the reserve asset in some of the chain's DeFi protocols. Fees are paid in ERG rather than a separate gas token. Because Ergo is not EVM-based, users need Ergo-specific wallets instead of the usual Ethereum ones.
The Ergo dApp scene is small but focused on core financial tools. SigmaUSD is a crypto-backed algorithmic stablecoin built with the Ergo Foundation, EMURGO and IOG. duckpools offers pool-based lending and borrowing, and ErgoPad handles token launches and staking. Rosen Bridge and anetaBTC link Ergo to chains such as Cardano and Bitcoin. DeFi TVL on Ergo was about $856,000 at the time of writing, so liquidity is limited and worth checking before you use any protocol.
Ergo ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 8
- Reviewed
- 8
- Total TVL
- $5.85B
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Gate$5.84B
- 2
Rosen Bridge$919K
- 3
Sigmausd$382K
- 4
ErgoDEX$269K
- 5
anetaBTC$115K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
duckpools5.5
- 5
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Ergo
Rosen Bridge is an open-source, Ergo-centric cross-chain bridge using Watchers and Guards to move assets between Ergo and chains like Cardano and Bitcoin.
TVL $919K−21.2%Ergo · Cardano · Bitcoin +3
SigmaUSD (AgeUSD) is a crypto-backed algorithmic stablecoin on the Ergo blockchain, built by the Ergo Foundation, EMURGO and IOG.
TVL $382K−15.9%Ergo
Duckpools is a pool-based lending and borrowing protocol on Ergo with algorithmic rates, overcollateralized loans and leveraged borrowing.
TVL $31.9K−25.1%Ergo
anetaBTC is a decentralized protocol that wraps Bitcoin into tokens on Cardano and Ergo for BTC holders who want DeFi access without selling.
TVL $115K−2.1%Bitcoin · Cardano · Ergo
ErgoPad is a token launch, IDO and staking platform on the Ergo blockchain for holders who want early access to Ergo projects.
Ergo
By sector
Best Ergo dApps by sector
Guides
Ergo guides
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ergo FAQs
What is Ergo?
Ergo is a proof-of-work blockchain built for programmable money, with smart contracts and an emphasis on self-custody and predictable rules. Its native token is ERG, which pays transaction fees and rewards miners.
Is Ergo compatible with the EVM?
No. Ergo uses its own UTXO-based model and a contract language called ErgoScript, so it is not EVM-compatible. Ethereum-style wallets and contracts do not work on it directly. Cross-chain bridges such as Rosen Bridge are how assets move between Ergo and EVM chains.
What is the ERG token used for?
ERG is used to pay network fees and is the base asset of the ecosystem. Miners earn it for securing the chain. It is also the reserve asset behind the SigmaUSD stablecoin protocol.
Which dApps can I use on Ergo?
Our listing includes Rosen Bridge and anetaBTC for cross-chain transfers, SigmaUSD for a crypto-backed algorithmic stablecoin, duckpools for lending and borrowing, and ErgoPad for token launches and staking. Gate also appears on the page as a centralized exchange that supports multiple chains, though it is not native to Ergo.
How big is Ergo's DeFi ecosystem?
The DeFi total value locked on Ergo was about $856,000 at the time of writing, which is small next to the large smart contract chains. The figure changes daily, so check current data before relying on it.
Is using Ergo dApps risky?
Yes, DeFi carries risks on any chain, including smart contract bugs, bridge failures, thin liquidity and price swings in ERG. Smaller ecosystems can have fewer audits and less liquidity, so read each protocol's documentation and only commit funds you can afford to lose. Nothing here is financial advice.
What is the largest dApp on Ergo by TVL?
Gate is the largest dApp on Ergo by total value locked, with $5.84B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Rosen Bridge ($919K) and Sigmausd ($382K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Ergo has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Rosen Bridge (6.0) and Sigmausd (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 Ergo?
DappsAtlas tracks 8 dApps on Ergo. Of these, 8 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $5.85B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Ergo?
Bridge (2), Algo Stables (2) and Centralized Exchanges (1) are the largest categories on Ergo, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Ergo grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, . Combined TVL moved −4.6% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Ergo?
The 6 rated dApps on Ergo average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.