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
Ecosystem guide
The Polkadot ecosystem
The best dApps on Polkadot by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 28 projects tracked, 28 reviewed in full.
Full Polkadot ranking →- dApps
- 28
- Reviewed
- 28
- TVL tracked
- $170B
- Native token
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Polkadot is a multi-chain network rather than a single blockchain. A central relay chain secures a set of connected chains called parachains, which share that security and can send messages and assets to each other. The aim is to let specialized chains work together instead of every app competing for space on one ledger. Polkadot is not one EVM chain, so contract support depends on the individual parachain.
DOT is the native token of the relay chain. It is generally used for staking, governance and paying network fees. We don't cite a token price or DeFi TVL here because those figures move constantly and we have no reliable current value to quote. Check a live source before making any decision.
This page covers 26 dApps, and many of them are centralized exchanges that support DOT, including Binance, OKX, Bitget, Gate, SwissBorg, Phemex and Bitrue. The projects more closely tied to Polkadot include Talisman, a non-custodial wallet for Polkadot, Kusama and Ethereum users, and Bifrost, a liquid staking protocol. Others are OriginTrail, a decentralized knowledge graph for verifiable AI and supply chain data, Peri Finance for synthetic assets, and PolkaBridge, a DEX and bridge. Ankr rounds this out with staking and infrastructure services. Nothing here is financial advice.
Polkadot ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 28
- Reviewed
- 28
- Total TVL
- $170B
- Avg. score
- 6.8/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
Gate$5.84B
- 4
Bitget$5.82B
- 5
HashKey Exchange$1.48B
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Polkadot
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
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
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
SwissBorg is a MiCA-regulated European crypto app that aggregates exchanges for trading, with Auto-Invest, Earn and a BORG loyalty token.
TVL $810M−5.3%Bitcoin · Ethereum · Solana +28
Phemex is a centralized crypto exchange offering spot, futures up to 150X, copy trading, bots and earn products for retail and active traders.
TVL $266M−1.1%Ethereum · Bitcoin · Solana +13
By sector
Best Polkadot dApps by sector
AI on Polkadot1
- 1Origintrail6.4
Infrastructure on Polkadot8
- 1
Talisman7.4
- 2
Unique One6.5
- 3
Airlyft One6.5
- 4Avt—
- 5Efinity—
Tokens
Top tokens on Polkadot
The largest tokens with a contract on Polkadot, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  USDCUSDC | $0.9995 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $70.4B | $18.1B |
| 885 |  My Paqman CoinMPC | $0.000001810 | — | −10.4% | $18.1M | — |
| 3594 |  Gavun WudWUD | $0.0000006034 | — | −5.7% | $603K | — |
| 4263 |  BifrostBNC | $0.009317 | −5.3% | +4.5% | $349K | $68.5K |
| 4482 |  AcalaACA | $0.0002556 | +0.1% | −0.1% | $298K | $4.45K |
Guides
Polkadot guides
Blockchain
Efinity and Polkadot: What the March 2022 Plan MeantEfinity was an NFT and metaverse-focused blockchain that announced plans to connect to Polkadot in March 2022. This guide explains what that kind of move involved, how Polkadot parachains and crowdloans work, and how to check where a project like Efinity stands today.
Blockchain
Enjin's Efinity on Polkadot: Gaming NFTs ExplainedEfinity is the blockchain Enjin built for NFTs and blockchain games, connected to the Polkadot ecosystem. This guide explains what it is, how its history has changed, and how to check its current status before you rely on it.
Blockchain
What Is Polkadot? A Plain-English Guide to the BlockchainPolkadot is a network of specialized blockchains that share one security layer and talk to each other natively. This guide explains how it works, what DOT does, and what to check before you use it.
DeFi
Equilibrium EOS to Polkadot Token Swap: What to Know in 2026Equilibrium started as an EOS-era DeFi project and later built its main platform on Polkadot. This guide explains what the public record shows about its cross-chain plans and token migration, and how to check the current position yourself.
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.
Polkadot FAQs
What is Polkadot?
Polkadot is a multi-chain network. A base layer called the relay chain provides shared security to many connected chains, known as parachains, and lets them pass messages and assets to each other. It is often described as a layer-0 network because it sits beneath the chains that run applications.
Is Polkadot EVM compatible?
Not as a single chain. Polkadot is built around many parachains, each with its own design, so EVM support depends on the individual chain. Check the specific parachain or app you plan to use before assuming Ethereum-style contracts and wallets will work.
What is the DOT token used for?
DOT is the native token of the relay chain. It is generally associated with staking to help secure the network, taking part in governance, and paying network fees. Exact fee levels and rewards change over time, so check current figures in a wallet or on the official docs.
Which dApps are native to Polkadot?
On our list, Talisman (a wallet), Bifrost (liquid staking), OriginTrail (a decentralized knowledge graph), Peri Finance (synthetic assets) and PolkaBridge (a DEX and bridge) are clearly tied to Polkadot. Ankr also supports it through staking and infrastructure services.
Why are so many centralized exchanges listed on the Polkadot page?
No. Binance, OKX, Bitget, Gate and similar platforms are centralized exchanges that hold your funds and run on their own systems. They appear on this page because they connect to Polkadot, for example by supporting DOT. They work differently from non-custodial dApps, so consider custody and regional availability before using one.
Can I stake DOT and still use my assets in DeFi?
Liquid staking protocols such as Bifrost let holders stake and still receive a tradable token to use elsewhere in DeFi. This adds smart contract and protocol risk on top of normal staking risk. Read each project's terms, and never stake more than you can afford to have locked or lose.
What is the largest dApp on Polkadot by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Polkadot by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Polkadot has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Polkadot?
DappsAtlas tracks 28 dApps on Polkadot. Of these, 28 have a full review and 13 report value locked, $170B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Polkadot?
Centralized Exchanges (12), Chain (3) and Staking (2) are the largest categories on Polkadot, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Polkadot grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Bitrue the biggest drop (−8.0%). Combined TVL moved −5.0% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Polkadot?
The 18 rated dApps on Polkadot average 6.8 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.