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
Ecosystem guide
The Stellar ecosystem
The best dApps on Stellar by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 52 projects tracked, 52 reviewed in full.
Full Stellar ranking →- dApps
- 52
- Reviewed
- 52
- TVL tracked
- $214M
- Native token
- XLM
Stellar is a layer-1 blockchain focused on payments and asset issuance, with the aim of making low-cost cross-border transfers possible. It reaches agreement through the Stellar Consensus Protocol, a federated Byzantine agreement design in which validators choose whom they trust, rather than relying on mining or a large staking set. It is not an EVM chain. Smart contracts run on Soroban, Stellar's WebAssembly-based contract platform, so apps are built specifically for the network.
The native token is XLM. It pays network fees, which are very small, and it also works as a bridge asset in the network's built-in markets. Many people use Stellar mostly for stablecoins and tokenized assets, and fees for those transfers are still paid in XLM. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Stellar is about $214.5M, which is modest next to the largest chains.
The ecosystem is known for payments and practical finance more than for speculative apps. Blend Pools V2 is the largest native DeFi protocol, offering isolated lending pools. Stellar DEX, Stellar AMM, Sushi Stellar, Aqua and Phoenix DeFi Hub handle swaps and liquidity. DeFindex provides stablecoin yield vaults for wallets and fintech apps, and PagCrypto connects crypto wallets to Brazilian payment rails. Multi-chain names such as Upshift, Spectra V2 and Defa by InvoiceMate add yield and real-world asset products, and exchanges like Poloniex and CEX.IO support Stellar assets.
Stellar ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 52
- Reviewed
- 52
- Total TVL
- $145B
- Avg. score
- 6.3/10
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Stellar
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
USDT0 is Tether's omnichain system that puts USDT and tokenized gold (XAUT0) on 25+ blockchains, for users and protocols needing unified stablecoin liquidity.
TVL $3.30B+7.0%Ethereum · Arbitrum · Avalanche +26
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
CEX.IO is a UK-registered centralized crypto exchange since 2013 offering spot and margin trading, card buys and staking to retail and institutional users.
TVL $917K−31.3%Ethereum · Tron · BNB Chain +10
Upshift is a multi-chain vault platform where third-party strategists run onchain yield strategies for stablecoin, BTC, ETH and XRP deposits.
TVL $460M+8.2%Ethereum · Stellar · Flare +11
By sector
Best Stellar dApps by sector
Tokens
Top tokens on Stellar
Stellar's native coin is Stellar (XLM). The largest tokens with a contract on Stellar, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  USDCUSDC | $0.9995 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $70.4B | $18.1B |
| 37 |  PayPal USDPYUSD | $1.00 | −0.0% | +0.1% | $2.70B | $49.1M |
| 41 |  Ondo US Dollar YieldUSDY | $1.15 | +0.2% | +0.2% | $2.39B | $3.95M |
| 47 |  Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (EUR)EURSAFO | $1.14 | −0.6% | +0.0% | $1.91B | — |
| 101 |  EURCEURC | $1.12 | −0.6% | −0.0% | $519M | $48.6M |
| 106 |  Spiko EU T-Bills Money Market FundEUTBL | $1.19 | −0.6% | +0.0% | $479M | — |
| 145 |  Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap FundSAFO | $1.03 | +0.0% | +0.1% | $241M | — |
| 171 |  EUR CoinVertibleEURCV | $1.12 | −0.6% | −0.1% | $194M | $53.5M |
| 295 |  StrongholdSHX | $0.004502 | −4.4% | −10.2% | $84.7M | $1.21M |
| 342 |  Matrixdock GoldXAUM | $4,066 | −1.3% | +2.2% | $70.6M | $436K |
| 369 |  VeloVELO | $0.003595 | −4.0% | +4.9% | $63.1M | $2.58M |
| 393 |  Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (GBP)GBPSAFO | $1.38 | −0.6% | +0.0% | $58.4M | — |
| 452 |  Brazilian DigitalBRZ | $0.1802 | −1.0% | −2.2% | $48.2M | $341K |
| 1053 |  Realio Network TokenRIO | $0.0400 | −6.3% | −9.0% | $13.2M | $248K |
| 1084 |  Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (CHF)CHFSAFO | $1.22 | −0.4% | +0.6% | $12.6M | — |
| 1104 |  Spiko UK T-Bills Money Market FundUKTBL | $1.39 | −0.6% | +0.0% | $12.3M | — |
| 1140 |  AquariusAQUA | $0.0002594 | −7.0% | −8.0% | $11.6M | $316K |
| 1162 |  JTRSY deRWADEJTRSY | $1.04 | −0.0% | +0.1% | $11.1M | — |
| 1260 |  DeFi Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO FundDEJAAA | $1.05 | 0.0% | +0.1% | $9.56M | — |
| 1491 |  SODAXSODA | $0.006184 | −12.0% | −25.8% | $6.67M | $41.7K |
Guides
Stellar guides
Blockchain
How to Explore Dapps on Stellar in 2026Stellar hosts a smaller dapp set than the largest smart contract networks, but its built-in exchange, Soroban contracts and anchor network give users a distinct way to find, connect to and vet applications. This guide explains the steps, the tools and the checks to run before you connect a wallet.
Blockchain
Stellar Soroban Smart Contracts and DeFi: A 2026 ExplainerStellar's Soroban adds Turing-complete smart contracts to a network originally built for payments and asset issuance. This guide explains what that means for DeFi builders and users, and what to check before you use any app.
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.
Stellar FAQs
What is Stellar and what is it used for?
Stellar is a layer-1 blockchain built mainly for moving money and tokenized assets, such as cross-border payments and stablecoins. Its token is XLM, which pays network fees. It also supports smart contracts through Soroban, which has made room for lending, swaps and yield apps.
Is Stellar an EVM chain?
No. Stellar is not EVM-compatible. Smart contracts run on Soroban and are written for WebAssembly, commonly in Rust, so Ethereum apps need to be rebuilt for Stellar rather than copied over. Some multi-chain projects, such as Spectra V2 and Upshift, run on both Stellar and EVM chains.
What is XLM used for?
Stellar transaction fees are paid in XLM and are very small compared with many other networks. Some apps also use stablecoins for the value being moved, but the network fee itself is still paid in XLM. Individual dApps can add their own swap or service fees on top, so check each app's fee page.
Which dApps are popular on Stellar?
On this site, the Stellar-native DeFi list includes Blend Pools V2 and Blend Pools for lending, Stellar DEX, Stellar AMM, Sushi Stellar, Aqua and Phoenix DeFi Hub for swaps and liquidity, and DeFindex for stablecoin yield vaults. Upshift, Spectra V2 and Defa by InvoiceMate also support Stellar alongside other chains.
Why do some big exchanges appear on a Stellar page?
The TVL figure on a chain page can be inflated by exchanges and bridges that list Stellar among many networks. Binance, Bitget and Gate, for example, report large multi-chain totals that are not Stellar DeFi deposits. At the time of writing, Stellar's DeFi TVL is about $214.5M, and Blend Pools V2 accounts for a large share of it.
Are Stellar dApps safe to use?
Lending and yield apps carry smart contract, oracle and market risks, and stablecoin-based products can lose their peg. Blend Pools V2 has a reported 2026 oracle exploit noted in our data, which is a good reminder to read recent incident reports before depositing. Start with small amounts, understand the withdrawal terms, and never put in money you cannot afford to lose.
What is the largest dApp on Stellar by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Stellar by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.84B) and Bitget ($5.82B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Stellar has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Stellar?
DappsAtlas tracks 52 dApps on Stellar. Of these, 52 have a full review and 25 report value locked, $145B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Stellar?
DEXes (9), Centralized Exchanges (8) and Cross Chain Bridge (5) are the largest categories on Stellar, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Stellar grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Upshift had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+8.2%) and Blend Pools V2 the biggest drop (−8.2%). Combined TVL moved −5.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Stellar?
The 42 rated dApps on Stellar average 6.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.