LayerZero V2 is a cross-chain messaging protocol and bridge infrastructure for developers and asset issuers, connecting dozens of blockchains.
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Ecosystem guide
The Flow ecosystem
The best dApps on Flow by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 32 projects tracked, 32 reviewed in full.
Full Flow ranking →- dApps
- 32
- Reviewed
- 32
- TVL tracked
- $10.5M
- Native token
- FLOW
Flow is a layer 1 blockchain built by Dapper Labs, the company behind CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot. Instead of sharding the chain, it splits the work of processing transactions across different node roles, such as collection, consensus and execution nodes, which is meant to keep throughput high while apps share a single state. Its native smart contract language is Cadence, designed around digital ownership, and Flow also runs an EVM-compatible environment so Ethereum-style contracts can be deployed.
The native token is FLOW. It pays network fees, which are designed to stay low and predictable, and it can be staked to help secure the network. Staking can be done directly or through liquid staking services such as Increment Liquid Staking and Ankr. DeFi activity is modest: total value locked was about $10.5M at the time of writing, so it is a small ecosystem compared with the largest chains.
Flow's ecosystem is known mainly for consumer apps. Licensed sports collectibles lead the way, including NBA Top Shot and NFL All Day, alongside FanCraze, games like Chainmonsters and MFL, and the CryptoKitties collectible game. On the DeFi side, Increment Finance covers swaps, lending and liquid staking, KittyPunch runs PunchSwap and StableKitty, and MORE Markets and MORE Vaults offer lending and vault strategies. Infrastructure names like LayerZero V2 and TAU Labs also reach Flow. This page lists 31 dApps to compare.
Flow ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 32
- Reviewed
- 32
- Total TVL
- $16.8B
- Avg. score
- 6.0/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 2
Ankr$23.6M
- 3
TAU Labs$11.7M
- 4
TheDeep$4.39M
- 5
FlowSwap V3$3.56M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Increment6.8
- 4
Nba Topshot6.8
- 5Nfl All Day6.5
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Flow
Ankr is a Web3 infrastructure provider offering multichain RPC, rollup services and liquid staking for stakers, developers and enterprises.
TVL $23.6M−2.5%Ethereum · Flow · BNB Chain +5
Increment Finance is an all-in-one DeFi platform on Flow offering a DEX, lending market, oracle, farms and liquid staking for Flow users.
Flow
NBA Top Shot is a licensed NBA highlight NFT marketplace on Flow from Dapper Labs, built around pack drops and trading for basketball fans.
Flow
NFL All Day is the NFL and NFLPA licensed NFT platform from Dapper Labs on Flow, where fans buy and trade video highlight Moments.
Flow
Crossmint provides APIs and widgets for app builders adding embedded wallets, crypto payments and NFT tokenization.
Flow · Cardano
By sector
Best Flow dApps by sector
DeFi on Flow15
- 1
- 2
- 3
Increment Swap6.3
- 4
Cryptokitties6.3
- 5
Increment Finance6.2
Gaming on Flow5
- 1Chainmonsters6.5
- 2
Sports Ai5.5
- 3Dark Country5.0
- 4Formula e High Voltage4.3
- 5Mfl—
NFT on Flow7
- 1
- 2Nfl All Day6.5
- 3
Ufc Strike5.8
- 4
Fancraze5.0
- 5Bloctobay—
Social on Flow1
Infrastructure on Flow4
- 1
- 2Cross Mint6.5
- 3
MORE Vaults6.3
- 4
Tunego—
Tokens
Top tokens on Flow
Flow's native coin is Flow (FLOW). The largest tokens with a contract on Flow, by market cap.
Guides
Flow guides
Blockchain
Flow Blockchain for Developers: Design, Tools and TrendsFlow is a proof of stake Layer 1 that Dapper Labs built with NFTs and games in mind, and it has since added tools for EVM developers. This guide explains what the chain offers builders, how its design differs from other networks, and how to check its current status before committing to it.
Blockchain
Flow Blockchain Guide: How It Launched With NBA Top ShotFlow is a layer-1 blockchain built by Dapper Labs and launched alongside NBA Top Shot, its best-known consumer app. This guide explains how the chain was designed, how Top Shot used it, and what to check before you use Flow apps or move assets onto or off the network.
Blockchain
Introducing Flow: The Blockchain Behind NBA Top Shot (2026)Flow is a layer-1 blockchain built by Dapper Labs, and it is the network behind NBA Top Shot, one of the best-known NFT collectible products. This guide explains what Flow is, how its design differs from Ethereum, and what to check before you use anything on it.
Blockchain
Dapper Labs' $725M Flow Developer Fund, ExplainedDapper Labs announced a $725 million fund to attract developers to its Flow blockchain. This explainer covers what was announced, how ecosystem funds work, and where to check the fund's current status.
DeFi
BloctoSwap on Flow: Review, Shutdown Status and DeFi OptionsBloctoSwap was the first automated market maker on the Flow network, and it closed alongside the Blocto wallet in December 2025. This guide explains how it worked, what the shutdown means for anyone who used it, and how to evaluate DeFi options on Flow today.
NFT
Brie Larson's Flower Girls NFT Purchase: What Happened and WhyIn February 2022 actress Brie Larson posted that she had bought an NFT from the Flower Girls collection, and many fans pushed back. This guide explains what happened, how that collection fits into the NFT market, and how to research a digital collectible before you buy one.
Flow FAQs
What is the Flow blockchain?
Flow is a layer 1 blockchain created by Dapper Labs, the team behind CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot. It was built for consumer apps such as NFT collectibles and games, and it also supports DeFi protocols and cross-chain tools.
Is Flow compatible with Ethereum?
Flow is built around its own Cadence smart contract language, and it also offers an EVM-compatible environment. Developers can therefore write native Flow apps or deploy Ethereum-style contracts. Some dApps on the chain, such as KittyPunch PunchSwap, use the EVM side.
What is the FLOW token used for?
FLOW is the native token. It is used to pay network fees and for staking, and holders can stake directly or use a liquid staking option such as Increment Liquid Staking or Ankr. Check the current staking terms on each platform before depositing.
Does Flow use sharding?
No. Flow uses a multi-role node design that splits the work of processing transactions across different node types, instead of dividing the chain into shards. This is intended to let the network scale while keeping a single shared state for apps.
How big is DeFi on Flow?
Flow's DeFi TVL was about $10.5M at the time of writing, which is small next to the large smart contract chains. Most of that sits in a handful of protocols such as Ankr, TAU Labs and MORE Markets, so liquidity can be thin on smaller pools.
Which dApps are popular on Flow?
Flow is best known for sports and collectible NFTs, with NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day and FanCraze as examples. Games like Chainmonsters and MFL also run on it. DeFi tools include Increment Finance, MORE Markets and KittyPunch.
What are the risks of using Flow dApps?
Small DeFi protocols can carry smart contract risk, thin liquidity and price swings, and some listed projects are in early beta. Read each dApp's page, start with small amounts and never put in funds you cannot afford to lose. Nothing here is financial advice.
What is the largest dApp on Flow by TVL?
LayerZero V2 is the largest dApp on Flow by total value locked, with $16.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Ankr ($23.6M) and TAU Labs ($11.7M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Flow has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Ankr (7.6) and Increment (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Flow?
DappsAtlas tracks 32 dApps on Flow. Of these, 32 have a full review and 14 report value locked, $16.8B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Flow?
DEXes (7), Lending (3) and Games: Sports (3) are the largest categories on Flow, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Flow grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+8.9%) and MORE Vaults the biggest drop (−8.6%). Combined TVL moved +8.8% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Flow?
The 22 rated dApps on Flow average 6.0 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.