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 Tezos ecosystem
The best dApps on Tezos by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 35 projects tracked, 35 reviewed in full.
Full Tezos ranking →- dApps
- 35
- Reviewed
- 35
- TVL tracked
- $19.2M
- Native token
- XTZ
Tezos is a proof-of-stake blockchain that launched in 2018. It uses Liquid Proof of Stake, in which token holders can run validation themselves, a role called baking, or delegate their stake to a baker without giving up custody. Tezos is also known for self-amending governance: protocol upgrades are proposed and voted on by participants on-chain rather than forced through a hard fork. It is not an EVM chain, so its native contracts are written for its own virtual machine, although Etherlink, an EVM-compatible chain linked to Tezos, appears alongside it in some listings here.
The native token is XTZ, or tez. It pays transaction fees, is used for staking and delegation, and takes part in governance. DeFi activity on Tezos is modest: total value locked was about $19.3M at the time of writing, and most protocols hold small amounts of liquidity. That matters when you swap or provide liquidity, because prices can move more than expected on thin pools.
The Tezos ecosystem is best known for DEXes, synthetic assets and NFTs. Youves leads on locked value with its synthetic assets, while the QuipuSwap versions and Sirius cover swaps and liquidity. Yupana handles lending and Kolibri issues the kUSD stablecoin. Objkt is the main NFT marketplace, and Hic et Nunc was an influential art marketplace whose community moved on as Teia. 3route aggregates swaps and Temple Wallet is a common wallet. Large centralized exchanges such as Binance, Bitget and Gate also appear on the list, but they are multi-chain services rather than Tezos-native apps.
Tezos ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 35
- Reviewed
- 35
- Total TVL
- $139B
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on Tezos
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
Objkt is a non-custodial NFT marketplace on Tezos where creators mint, collectors trade and anyone can make offers on tokens.
Tezos
A swap aggregator that routes token trades across Tezos DEXs, with a separate pay-per-call API for agents and apps.
Tezos · Ethereum · Base +3
Gate US is the US-incorporated arm of the Gate crypto exchange, a centralized platform for American individuals and institutions.
TVL $54.0M+4.6%Ethereum · Solana · BNB Chain +66
QuipuSwap V1 is an audited Tezos DEX offering token swaps, liquidity pools, stable swaps and QUIPU farming for Tezos users.
TVL $339K−3.7%Tezos
By sector
Best Tezos dApps by sector
DeFi on Tezos28
- 1
Gate7.7
- 2
Bitget7.6
- 3
3route6.9
- 4
Gate US6.8
- 5
QuipuSwap V16.2
NFT on Tezos3
- 1
Objkt7.0
- 2Hic et Nunc5.0
- 3
Akaswap5.0
Infrastructure on Tezos2
- 1
Lyzi5.0
- 2Temple Wallet—
Tokens
Top tokens on Tezos
Tezos's native coin is Tezos (XTZ). The largest tokens with a contract on Tezos, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  TetherUSDT | $0.9990 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $178B | $69.8B |
| 1143 |  Youves uUSDUUSD | $0.9986 | — | −0.7% | $11.5M | — |
| 1606 |  VNX GoldVNXAU | $128.56 | −1.4% | −0.7% | $5.66M | $42.5K |
| 1680 |  VNX Swiss FrancVCHF | $1.22 | −0.2% | +0.3% | $4.98M | $243K |
Guides
Tezos guides
Blockchain
DeFi on Tezos in 2026: Traction Beyond the NFT BoomTezos is best known for NFTs, but DeFi tools have been built alongside them with a much smaller footprint. This guide explains what real DeFi traction looks like, how to measure it on Tezos, and what to check before using any financial service on the chain.
Blockchain
DeFi on Tezos: A Closer Look at the Ecosystem in 2026Tezos is a proof-of-stake smart contract chain with a small but active DeFi scene. This guide explains what exists, how to evaluate it, and how to use it with care.
Blockchain
How to Attract More DeFi Users to Tezos in 2026Tezos has a smaller DeFi footprint than many chains, and new users often struggle to find apps. This guide covers the levers that can change that, what recent reporting shows, and how users and builders can track progress themselves.
Blockchain
How to Get Started on Tezos in 2026: A Step-by-Step GuideTezos is a proof-of-stake blockchain with its own token, XTZ. This guide walks through what you need, how to hold and move XTZ safely, how to connect to Tezos apps, and how delegation works.
Blockchain
What Is Tezos? How the XTZ Blockchain Works in 2026Tezos is a proof-of-stake blockchain that can change its own rules through on-chain voting, and XTZ is its native token. This guide explains how the network works, what XTZ is used for, and where to check current data.
NFT
Hic et Nunc Explained: What Happened and What Tezos NFT Fans Can DoHic et Nunc was an early Tezos NFT marketplace that closed in 2022, and its community has since moved to other platforms. This guide explains what the original site did, what successor projects offer, and how to check any claim about wallet growth before you rely on it.
Tezos FAQs
What is Tezos?
Tezos is an open-source, proof-of-stake blockchain for smart contracts and decentralized applications. Its mainnet launched in 2018, and it is known for letting the protocol upgrade itself through on-chain votes by participants.
What is XTZ used for?
XTZ, also called tez, pays transaction fees and is used for staking. Holders can stake it directly or delegate it to a baker, the Tezos term for a validator, and the network also uses it in governance.
Is Tezos compatible with Ethereum apps?
Tezos itself is not an EVM chain, and its native smart contracts are written for its own virtual machine rather than Solidity. Etherlink, an EVM-compatible chain connected to Tezos, shows up beside it in some listings, including 3route and Lyzi.
Which dApps are the main ones on Tezos?
Among Tezos-native projects on our list, Youves, Sirius and the QuipuSwap versions are the largest by locked value. Objkt and Hic et Nunc cover NFTs, Yupana and Kolibri cover lending and stablecoins, and 3route is a swap aggregator.
How big is DeFi on Tezos?
Total DeFi TVL on Tezos was about $19.3M at the time of writing, which is small next to the largest chains. Several protocols hold only tens of thousands of dollars, so thin liquidity and larger price slippage are realistic concerns.
Which wallet can I use with Tezos dApps?
Temple Wallet is a Tezos wallet app and browser extension for holding, staking and swapping Tezos assets. You keep control of your own keys, so back up your recovery phrase and never share it.
Are the centralized exchanges on this page Tezos dApps?
Not necessarily. Binance, Bitget, Gate and similar exchanges are centralized, multi-chain platforms, and they appear here because they support XTZ or are tagged to the chain in our data. They work differently from the Tezos-native dApps on the page.
What is the largest dApp on Tezos by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Tezos 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 Tezos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Tezos?
DappsAtlas tracks 35 dApps on Tezos. Of these, 35 have a full review and 22 report value locked, $139B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Tezos?
DEXes (9), Centralized Exchanges (5) and NFT Marketplaces: General (2) are the largest categories on Tezos, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Tezos grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Gate US had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.6%) and Binance CEX the biggest drop (−6.1%). Combined TVL moved −5.8% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Tezos?
The 20 rated dApps on Tezos average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.