Lido is a liquid staking protocol where users stake ETH and receive stETH, a reward-earning token usable across DeFi, governed by LDO holders.
TVL $21.7B−0.8%Ethereum · Solana · Terra +2
Ecosystem guide
The Ethereum ecosystem
The best dApps on Ethereum by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 1,819 projects tracked, 1,819 reviewed in full.
Full Ethereum ranking →- dApps
- 1,819
- Reviewed
- 1,819
- TVL tracked
- $43.2B
- Native token
- ETH
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain where developers deploy smart contracts, which are programs that run on the network and hold or move assets according to fixed rules. It uses proof of stake: validators lock up ETH to propose and verify blocks. Ethereum is the origin of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), so it is EVM-based by design. To scale, it leans on Layer-2 rollups such as Arbitrum and Base, which batch transactions and settle them back to Ethereum mainnet.
ETH is the native token. It pays transaction fees, known as gas, which vary with network demand, and it is the asset staked by validators. Fees on mainnet can be high during busy periods, which is one reason many users shift activity to Layer-2 networks through canonical bridges like Arbitrum Bridge, Base Bridge and Polygon Bridge. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Ethereum is about $43.5 billion, and our site lists 1,681 dApps here.
Ethereum's ecosystem is known for lending, staking and cross-chain infrastructure. Aave V3, Morpho Blue and SparkLend lead on lending, while Sky Lending is a major CDP-style borrowing system built around the USDS stablecoin. Lido, ether.fi Stake and SSV Network are central to ETH staking, and EigenCloud covers restaking. LayerZero V2, CCIP and USDT0 handle messaging and cross-chain transfers, and Uniswap V3 is a leading decentralized exchange. Large centralized exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Bitget also appear in the data, usually because of the ETH and other assets they hold.
Ethereum ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 1,819
- Reviewed
- 1,819
- Total TVL
- $369B
- Avg. score
- 5.9/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
Lido$21.7B
- 4
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 5
Aave V3$15.1B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Uniswap V48.5
- 4
Uniswap V38.4
- 5
Defi Saver Asset Management8.1
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Ethereum
Aave V3 is a non-custodial DeFi lending protocol on 21 chains where users earn interest on deposits or borrow against collateral.
TVL $15.1B+1.9%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +18
Uniswap V4 is the latest Uniswap DEX version with hooks and concentrated liquidity, running on 22 chains for self-custody token swaps and liquidity provision.
TVL $1.14B−2.9%Ethereum · Robinhood Chain · Base +19
Uniswap V3 is a non-custodial decentralized exchange protocol for token swaps and concentrated liquidity provision across 40+ chains.
TVL $1.51B−3.7%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +38
DeFi Saver is a non-custodial tool for managing and automating leveraged lending positions across major DeFi protocols on Ethereum and layer-2 networks.
TVL $342M−4.7%Ethereum · Arbitrum · Optimism +1
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
By sector
Best Ethereum dApps by sector
DeFi on Ethereum1091
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Gaming on Ethereum98
- 1
Heroes of Mavia7.0
- 2
Illuvium6.8
- 3
Sorare6.8
- 4
ImmutableX6.5
- 5
The Sandbox6.5
NFT on Ethereum89
- 1Opensea7.6
- 2Okx Nft Marketplace7.4
- 3
SuperRare7.3
- 4
NFTX7.0
- 5
Sudoswap V26.8
Gambling on Ethereum43
- 1
PoolTogether V57.1
- 2
PoolTogether V37.0
- 3
Pooltogether7.0
- 4
Overtime6.8
- 5
PoolTogether V46.8
AI on Ethereum23
- 1
ZyFAI7.3
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MorpheusAI7.0
- 3
Mind Network6.8
- 4Velvet6.5
- 5
Unibase6.5
Social on Ethereum20
- 1
Lido Impact Staking6.8
- 2
Stablecoin for Impact6.8
- 3
GoodDollar6.5
- 4
Minds6.5
- 5
CyberConnect6.0
Infrastructure on Ethereum417
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Arbitrum Bridge8.0
- 3
Across8.0
- 4
Sablier Lockup8.0
- 5
Envio8.0
Other on Ethereum38
- 1
ApeCoin6.0
- 2Socialgood2.8
- 3
The Tokenized Bitcoin$1.71M
- 4
DYAD$30.6K
- 5
HOPE Collateral$1.11K
Tokens
Top tokens on Ethereum
Ethereum's native coin is Ethereum (ETH). The largest tokens with a contract on Ethereum, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  TetherUSDT | $0.9990 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $178B | $69.8B |
| 4 |  BNBBNB | $693.62 | −2.9% | −2.3% | $91.2B | $1.18B |
| 6 |  USDCUSDC | $0.9995 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $70.4B | $18.1B |
| 14 |  USDSUSDS | $1.00 | −0.0% | +0.2% | $9.53B | $287M |
| 15 |  WhiteBIT CoinWBT | $73.06 | −5.9% | −2.7% | $8.67B | $246M |
| 16 |  LEO TokenLEO | $9.35 | +0.0% | −0.9% | $8.60B | $181K |
| 17 |  ChainlinkLINK | $10.81 | −6.3% | −2.8% | $8.29B | $364M |
| 22 |  DaiDAI | $1.00 | +0.0% | +0.0% | $4.52B | $196M |
| 23 |  Ethena USDeUSDE | $0.9987 | −0.1% | +0.0% | $4.52B | $45.9M |
| 25 |  UniswapUNI | $7.04 | −7.0% | +4.1% | $4.29B | $825M |
| 29 |  USD1USD1 | $0.9977 | −0.1% | −0.1% | $3.59B | $1.29B |
| 31 |  Tether GoldXAUT | $4,065 | −1.0% | +2.2% | $3.29B | $326M |
| 32 |  Gram (prev. Toncoin)GRAM | $1.10 | −4.8% | −6.8% | $3.15B | $50.1M |
| 34 |  Global DollarUSDG | $1.00 | −0.0% | −0.0% | $2.78B | $770M |
| 35 |  QuantQNT | $189.13 | −7.6% | −2.4% | $2.75B | $71.5M |
| 36 |  Shiba InuSHIB | $0.000004590 | −3.2% | −2.2% | $2.71B | $66.6M |
| 37 |  PayPal USDPYUSD | $1.00 | −0.0% | +0.1% | $2.70B | $49.1M |
| 38 |  Ripple USDRLUSD | $1.00 | +0.0% | −0.0% | $2.67B | $421M |
| 40 |  CronosCRO | $0.0503 | −3.8% | −2.9% | $2.56B | $7.26M |
| 41 |  Ondo US Dollar YieldUSDY | $1.15 | +0.2% | +0.2% | $2.39B | $3.95M |
Guides
Ethereum guides
Blockchain
Can Ethereum Classic Support dApps? A 2026 EvaluationEthereum Classic can run smart contracts and host dapps, but its path is narrower than Ethereum's. This guide explains the factors that matter, from security and tooling to liquidity, and how to check each one yourself.
Blockchain
Can Ethereum Classic Support dApps? A 2026 ExplainerEthereum Classic can run Solidity smart contracts, so it can host dapps, but its smaller user base, thinner tooling and proof-of-work security trade-offs shape what a builder should expect. This explainer covers how it works, where it fits, and how to check its current state.
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Celo as an Ethereum Layer 2: What Changed and What to Know (2026)Celo, once a standalone mobile-focused Layer 1, completed its move to an Ethereum Layer 2 on March 26, 2025. This guide explains what changed, how the network works now, and how to check its current activity.
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EIP-1559 and the Ethereum Burn: How It Works in 2026EIP-1559 changed how Ethereum fees work by burning the base fee of every transaction, and the first week after its August 2021 activation showed a burn measured in thousands of ETH, not the 100 million figure some headlines suggest. This guide explains the mechanism, what the early numbers showed, and how to check current burn totals yourself.
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Ethereum 2.0 December 1 Launch: What Happened and What It MeansEthereum 2.0 was the name for the plan to move Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake, and its first live piece, the Beacon Chain, launched on December 1, 2020. This guide explains what that launch was, how it led to The Merge in 2022, and how to check the network's current status.
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Ethereum 2.0 Explained: Five Things You Need to Know in 2026Ethereum 2.0 was the name for a multi-year plan to move Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake. Most of that plan is now live, so the name is mostly historical, but the parts that affect users are still worth understanding.
Ethereum FAQs
What is Ethereum and what is it used for?
Ethereum is a smart contract blockchain where developers deploy programs that anyone can use without a central operator. It runs on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and its native token is ETH. Many lending, trading, staking and bridging apps are built on it.
What is ETH used for on Ethereum?
ETH is the native token. It pays transaction fees (gas) and is also the asset people stake to help secure the network. Staked ETH can also be held through liquid staking apps such as Lido or ether.fi Stake.
Why are Ethereum transaction fees sometimes high?
Fees are paid in ETH and rise or fall with network demand. Simple transfers cost less than complex contract interactions such as swaps or loans. Many people use Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum or Base to cut costs, then move funds through the canonical bridges.
How does Ethereum reach consensus and scale?
Ethereum uses proof of stake, so validators who lock up ETH propose and confirm blocks. Scaling relies mostly on Layer-2 rollups that process transactions off mainnet and settle back to Ethereum. Ethereum mainnet itself acts as the settlement and security layer.
Is Ethereum compatible with other EVM chains?
Yes. Ethereum is EVM-based, and many other chains copy that design. Wallets and apps built for Ethereum often work on Base, Arbitrum and similar networks, though you need to check which network you are connected to before sending funds.
How big is the Ethereum dApp ecosystem?
At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Ethereum is about $43.5 billion, and our site lists 1,681 dApps for the chain. Lido, Aave V3, Morpho Blue and SparkLend are among the larger onchain protocols listed here. Figures change daily, so treat them as a snapshot.
What is the largest dApp on Ethereum by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Lido ($21.7B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Lido has the highest score at 8.6/10, ahead of Aave V3 (8.6) and Uniswap V4 (8.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Ethereum?
DappsAtlas tracks 1,819 dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 1,819 have a full review and 1,063 report value locked, $369B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Ethereum?
DEXes (152), Lending (128) and Yield Aggregator (119) are the largest categories on Ethereum, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Ethereum grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, NBX had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+525%) and APX Bridge the biggest drop (−93.1%). Combined TVL moved −2.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Ethereum?
The 1,221 rated dApps on Ethereum average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 19 score 8 or higher and 174 score below 5.