Neo is an open-source smart contract blockchain with NEO and GAS tokens and dBFT consensus, aimed at developers and holders who want staking exposure.
Neo
Ecosystem guide
The Neo ecosystem
The best dApps on Neo by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 8 projects tracked, 8 reviewed in full.
Full Neo ranking →- dApps
- 8
- Reviewed
- 8
- TVL tracked
- $930K
- Native token
- NEO
Neo is an open-source smart contract blockchain that launched as AntShares before being renamed. Its Neo N3 network uses delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerance (dBFT): elected consensus nodes vote on each block, which gives fast finality without mining. Neo N3 is not EVM-based. It has its own virtual machine and developer tooling, so Ethereum contracts need to be rewritten rather than copied over.
The network has two tokens. NEO is the main token, used for staking exposure and governance voting. GAS pays for transactions and contract execution. Fees are paid in GAS rather than NEO, so users need a small GAS balance to interact with dApps.
DeFi on Neo is small. Total value locked was about $921,000 at the time of writing. The two biggest apps on our list are Forthewin Network, which runs the FTW Swap DEX, ONEO NEO deposits and the FTW fun meme launcher, and Flamingo Finance, which covers trading, earning and borrowing. Poly Network, a cross-chain bridge, and Blockchain Cuties, a multi-chain collectible NFT game, also support Neo. Expect thin liquidity and a limited choice of apps compared with larger chains.
Neo ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 8
- Reviewed
- 8
- Total TVL
- $1.44M
- Avg. score
- 5.6/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
NeoBurger$515K
- 2
Forthewin Network$426K
- 3
Flamingo Finance$340K
- 4
Flamingo Lend$164K
Highest rated
- 1Neo6.5
- 2
- 3
- 4
Blockchain Cuties5.0
- 5
Poly Network5.0
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Neo
Forthewin Network is a Neo N3 project offering ONEO NEO deposits, the FTW Swap DEX and FTW fun meme launcher while phasing out its legacy app.
TVL $426K0.0%Neo
Flamingo Finance is a Neo-based DeFi protocol offering trading, earning and borrowing, aimed at Neo ecosystem users.
TVL $340K−2.2%Neo
Blockchain Cuties is a multi-chain collectible NFT game where players collect Cuties, send them on adventures and trade them, for NFT gaming fans.
Ethereum · Tron · Neo +1
Poly Network is a cross-chain bridge protocol for moving tokens between more than 20 blockchains, best suited to users who understand bridge risk.
Ethereum · BNB Chain · Neo +20
By sector
Best Neo dApps by sector
DeFi on Neo5
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Let s Flamingo—
Gaming on Neo1
Infrastructure on Neo2
- 1Neo6.5
- 2
Tokens
Top tokens on Neo
Neo's native coin is NEO (NEO). The largest tokens with a contract on Neo, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  ChainlinkLINK | $10.81 | −6.3% | −2.8% | $8.29B | $364M |
| 331 |  GasGAS | $1.12 | −4.4% | −1.7% | $72.9M | $1.02M |
| 1395 | ![Phoenix Global [OLD] logo](https://coin-images.coingecko.com/coins/images/1074/small/phoenix-logo.png?1696502176){kind=logo} Phoenix Global [OLD]PHB | $0.002296 | — | +9.4% | $7.78M | — |
| 1808 |  NashNEX | $0.0930 | +0.3% | −1.4% | $4.12M | $10 |
| 5124 |  DemexDMX | $0.0001105 | — | −19.6% | $190K | $0 |
Guides
Neo guides
Web3 gaming
How to Play Neon District: Setup, Rules and Safety Checks (2026)Neon District is a cyberpunk-themed crypto gaming title. This guide covers the steps and checks to complete before you play, how to manage your funds, and where to confirm the details that change over time.
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.
Neo FAQs
What is Neo?
Neo is an open-source smart contract blockchain. It was originally launched as AntShares and later renamed Neo. Developers use it to build decentralized applications, and holders can use the NEO token for staking exposure and governance-related roles.
What consensus does Neo use?
Neo uses delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerance (dBFT). A group of elected consensus nodes agrees on each block, so blocks are final once they are produced and there is no mining. This differs from proof-of-work chains, where a block can be reorganized after it is published.
What are NEO and GAS used for?
Neo has two native tokens. NEO represents a stake in the network and is tied to governance and voting. GAS is used to pay for transactions and smart contract execution. Check current tokenomics on Neo's official documentation before acting on them.
Is Neo compatible with Ethereum smart contracts?
Neo N3 is not EVM-based, so it has its own virtual machine and contract tooling, and Ethereum contracts do not run on it unchanged. The search results mention Neo X, a separate EVM-compatible effort tied to the Neo ecosystem. Treat it as a different network from Neo N3 and read its documentation for details.
Which dApps can I use on Neo?
Our listing for Neo includes 8 dApps. The biggest by DeFi TVL are Forthewin Network and Flamingo Finance, both DEX-focused. Poly Network (a cross-chain bridge) and Blockchain Cuties (a collectible NFT game) also support Neo alongside other chains.
How big is DeFi on Neo?
Total DeFi TVL on Neo was about $921,000 at the time of writing. That is small next to the large smart contract chains, so liquidity is thin and prices on swaps can move more on bigger trades. Check pool depth before you trade.
Is it safe to bridge assets to Neo?
Bridges add smart contract and custody risk on top of the chains they connect. Poly Network is suited to users who understand those risks. Only move amounts you can afford to lose, and check the bridge's current status and supported routes first.
What is the largest dApp on Neo by TVL?
NeoBurger is the largest dApp on Neo by total value locked, with $515K across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Forthewin Network ($426K) and Flamingo Finance ($340K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Neo has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Neo has the highest score at 6.5/10, ahead of Forthewin Network (5.8) and Flamingo Finance (5.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Neo?
DappsAtlas tracks 8 dApps on Neo. Of these, 8 have a full review and 4 report value locked, $1.44M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Neo?
DEXes (2), Chain (1) and Games: Other (1) are the largest categories on Neo, by number of projects.
What is the average score for dApps on Neo?
The 5 rated dApps on Neo average 5.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.