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
Ecosystem guide
The Initia ecosystem
The best dApps on Initia by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 7 projects tracked, 7 reviewed in full.
Full Initia ranking →- dApps
- 7
- Reviewed
- 7
- TVL tracked
- $3.56M
- Native token
- INIT
Initia is a layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK and designed around a network of application-specific rollups, known as Minitias. The L1 acts as a settlement and coordination layer, while individual apps can run on their own rollups with their own settings. It is not a single EVM chain: it is part of the Cosmos family, uses IBC for cross-chain messaging, and supports multiple virtual machines, with Move among the options.
The native token is INIT. It is used for staking, governance and paying network fees, in the same way as many Cosmos-based chains. Fees on the L1 are paid in the network's own token, and rollups can set up their own fee arrangements. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Initia is about $3.6M, so this is a young and fairly small ecosystem.
The dApps we list for Initia are mostly DeFi and staking tools. InitiaDEX is a decentralized exchange with Balancer-style weighted pools and StableSwap pools. Cabal is a governance-incentive and yield layer where users deposit INIT or LP tokens to capture staking rewards. Bitget also shows up on the list, but it is a centralized exchange that works across many chains rather than an Initia-native app. We list 8 dApps in total on this page.
Initia ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 7
- Reviewed
- 7
- Total TVL
- $5.83B
- Avg. score
- 6.5/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Bitget$5.82B
- 2
Echelon Market$5.43M
- 3
InitiaDEX$3.56M
- 4
Cabal$2.76M
- 5
Echelon Initia Bridge$555K
Highest rated
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Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Initia
Echelon Market is a non-custodial lending protocol for Move ecosystem users who want to supply assets or borrow against collateral.
TVL $5.43M−22.1%Aptos · Movement · Initia
InitiaDEX is a decentralized exchange on the Initia L1 with Balancer-style weighted pools and StableSwap pools for swaps and liquidity provision.
TVL $3.56M−1.1%Initia
Cabal is a governance-incentive and yield layer built around the Initia network, letting users deposit INIT or LP tokens to capture staking rewards and governan
TVL $2.76MInitia
By sector
Best Initia dApps by sector
DeFi on Initia4
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Infrastructure on Initia3
Guides
Initia guides
Presale and ICO
What Is an ICO? How Initial Coin Offerings WorkAn initial coin offering (ICO) is a way for a crypto project to raise funds by selling digital tokens. Learn how ICOs work, what buyers may receive, how they differ from other token sales, and what to check before taking part.
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.
Initia FAQs
What is Initia?
Initia is a layer 1 blockchain built with the Cosmos SDK that is designed to work with its own application-specific rollups, called Minitias. The idea is that the L1 handles settlement and shared services while individual apps run on their own rollups.
What is the INIT token used for?
INIT is the native token of the Initia network. It is used for staking to help secure the chain and for governance, and it also pays network fees. Apps such as Cabal build yield products around staking INIT.
Is Initia compatible with Ethereum and the EVM?
Not as a single design. The Initia L1 is a Cosmos chain, and the project supports several virtual machines on its rollups, including Move-based ones. Search coverage of the project mentions MoveVM, so check each app or rollup to see which environment it uses.
Which dApps are available on Initia?
Our site lists 8 dApps for Initia. The ones with the most detail here are InitiaDEX, a decentralized exchange, and Cabal, a governance-incentive and yield app. Bitget also appears in the list, but it is a centralized exchange that supports many chains.
How much value is locked on Initia?
At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Initia is about $3.6M, which is small next to the largest chains. InitiaDEX holds about $3.7M and Cabal about $2.9M by our data, and the figures differ because of how each source counts and when it updates. Small pools can also mean thinner liquidity and larger price impact on trades.
What should I check before using a dApp on Initia?
Check the contract and the team, start with small amounts, and learn how staking lockups or unbonding periods work. Newer ecosystems tend to have less liquidity and less history, so risk is higher. Only use funds you can afford to lose.
What is the largest dApp on Initia by TVL?
Bitget is the largest dApp on Initia by total value locked, with $5.82B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Echelon Market ($5.43M) and InitiaDEX ($3.56M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Initia has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Bitget has the highest score at 7.6/10, ahead of Echelon Market (6.5) and InitiaDEX (6.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Initia?
DappsAtlas tracks 7 dApps on Initia. Of these, 7 have a full review and 6 report value locked, $5.83B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Initia?
Canonical Bridge (3), Centralized Exchanges (1) and Lending (1) are the largest categories on Initia, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Initia grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Echelon Market the biggest drop (−22.1%). Combined TVL moved −1.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Initia?
The 4 rated dApps on Initia average 6.5 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.