Aave V3 is a non-custodial DeFi lending protocol on 21 chains where users earn interest on deposits or borrow against collateral.
TVL $15.1B+1.9%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +18
Ecosystem guide
The zkSync Era ecosystem
The best dApps on zkSync Era by sector: DeFi, games, NFTs and more. 126 projects tracked, 126 reviewed in full.
Full zkSync Era ranking →- dApps
- 126
- Reviewed
- 126
- TVL tracked
- $13.2M
- Native token
- ZK
zkSync Era is a layer-2 network built on top of Ethereum. It uses zero-knowledge rollup technology: transactions are executed and batched off the main chain, then a cryptographic proof is sent to Ethereum to confirm they are valid. This is meant to bring lower costs and faster confirmation while relying on Ethereum for final security. It is designed so that Ethereum-style smart contracts can be deployed, and it supports native account abstraction, which allows wallets with features like sponsored fees.
The network's native token is ZK. Transaction fees on zkSync Era are generally paid in ETH, though account abstraction lets apps cover fees for users or accept other tokens. DeFi TVL on the chain is about $13.3M at the time of writing, which is modest, so liquidity can be thin on some apps.
The ecosystem covers the usual DeFi basics. SyncSwap is a DEX that is native to zkSync Era, and Venus Core Pool offers lending. Harvest Finance handles yield aggregation, Noon offers stablecoin yield, and Veno Finance provides liquid staking. Bridges such as Across and cBridge connect it to other networks. There is also an institutional side in Sygnum FIUSD Liquidity Fund, a tokenized money market fund share. Many of the biggest listings here, such as Binance, OKX and Aave V3, are multi-chain services, so check each page for what is actually available on zkSync Era.
zkSync Era ecosystem in numbers
- Tracked
- 126
- Reviewed
- 126
- Total TVL
- $206B
- Avg. score
- 6.0/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 4
Aave V3$15.1B
- 5
Gate$5.84B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
Uniswap V38.4
- 3
- 4
- 5
Across8.0
Reviewed
Top-rated dApps on zkSync Era
Uniswap V3 is a non-custodial decentralized exchange protocol for token swaps and concentrated liquidity provision across 40+ chains.
TVL $1.51B−3.7%Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum +38
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
LayerZero V2 is a cross-chain messaging protocol and bridge infrastructure for developers and asset issuers, connecting dozens of blockchains.
TVL $16.7B+8.9%Polygon · Ethereum · ApeChain +76
Across is an intent-based cross-chain bridge and swap protocol for moving tokens between Ethereum, rollups and other chains, with an API for apps.
TVL $15.3M−8.3%Ethereum · Arbitrum · Optimism +19
Sablier Lockup is an audited onchain protocol for token vesting, payroll, grants and airdrops, aimed at DAOs and businesses across many chains.
TVL $1.76M−8.2%Ethereum · Polygon · Arbitrum +25
By sector
Best zkSync Era dApps by sector
DeFi on zkSync Era84
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bitvavo7.9
- 5
PancakeSwap AMM V37.8
NFT on zkSync Era6
- 1
Element Market6.8
- 2
Intswap$1.86K
- 3Cosmoland—
- 4Zksync id—
- 5Zkskulls—
Gambling on zkSync Era1
- 1
eZKalibur4.0
Infrastructure on zkSync Era31
- 1
- 2
- 3
Sablier Lockup8.0
- 4
Drpc7.7
- 5
CCIP7.6
Other on zkSync Era1
- 1Zkape—
Tokens
Top tokens on zkSync Era
zkSync Era's native coin is ZKsync (ZK). The largest tokens with a contract on zkSync Era, by market cap.
| # | Token | Price | 24h | 7d | Market cap | Volume 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  USDCUSDC | $0.9995 | −0.0% | +0.0% | $70.4B | $18.1B |
| 17 |  ChainlinkLINK | $10.81 | −6.3% | −2.8% | $8.29B | $364M |
| 23 |  Ethena USDeUSDE | $0.9987 | −0.1% | +0.0% | $4.52B | $45.9M |
| 42 |  EthenaENA | $0.1634 | −9.7% | −13.6% | $2.21B | $401M |
| 90 |  PancakeSwapCAKE | $1.93 | −4.3% | +2.9% | $633M | $59.1M |
| 149 |  Tradable NA Rent Financing Platform SSTNPC0000031 | $1.00 | — | 0.0% | $228M | — |
| 191 |  Tradable APAC Diversified Finance Provider SSTNPC0000033 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $163M | — |
| 219 |  Tradable LatAm Fintech SSTNPC0000097 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $134M | — |
| 245 |  Tradable Singapore Fintech SSLPC0000023 | $1.00 | — | 0.0% | $115M | — |
| 250 |  1INCH1INCH | $0.0796 | −5.7% | +0.5% | $112M | $21.3M |
| 251 |  Tradable LatAm Middle-Market Lender SSTLPC0000085 | $1.00 | — | 0.0% | $112M | — |
| 263 |  Tradable NA Third Party Online Merchant SSTNPC0000015 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $106M | — |
| 271 |  Tradable Singapore Fintech SSLPC0000077 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $100M | — |
| 281 |  Frax USDFRXUSD | $1.00 | −0.0% | −0.0% | $95.0M | $11.4M |
| 308 |  Tradable North America PoS Lender SSTNPC0000019 | $1.00 | — | 0.0% | $80.0M | — |
| 316 |  Tradable NA Post-Settlement Legal Financing ReceivablesPC0000101 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $76.7M | — |
| 339 |  Tradable Eu/LatAm PoS Financing SSTLPC0000049 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $71.3M | — |
| 381 |  Tradable LatAm BNPL SSTNPC0000027 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $60.3M | — |
| 390 |  Tradable NA Legal Receivables SSLPC0000081 | $1.00 | — | 0.0% | $59.1M | — |
| 392 |  NA Capital-as-a-Service SSTNPC0016245 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0.0% | $58.6M | — |
Guides
zkSync Era guides
Blockchain
zkSync Era Account Abstraction and Paymasters: Developer Guide 2026zkSync Era treats every account as a smart contract, which lets developers build custom wallet logic and let paymasters cover or accept fees for users. This guide explains how native account abstraction and paymasters work, and what to check before you ship.
DeFi
Best DeFi dApps in the zkSync Era Ecosystem: A 2026 GuidezkSync Era is an Ethereum layer-2 network where DeFi apps offer swaps, lending, staking and stablecoins at lower fees than on Ethereum mainnet. This guide explains the main categories, how to get started safely, and how to confirm which dApps currently run on zkSync Era.
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.
zkSync Era FAQs
What is zkSync Era?
zkSync Era is a layer-2 network on Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge rollup technology. It processes transactions off the main chain and posts proofs back to Ethereum, aiming for cheaper and faster transfers than Ethereum itself. It launched on mainnet in an alpha stage in March 2023.
What is the ZK token used for?
ZK is the network's native token. Everyday transaction fees on zkSync Era are generally paid in ETH, and account abstraction lets apps sponsor fees or accept other tokens through paymasters. Check each app to see how it handles fees.
How much value is locked on zkSync Era?
The data on this page shows DeFi TVL of about $13.3M at the time of writing, which is small next to the largest Ethereum layer-2s. Liquidity on a chain changes often, so check current figures before relying on any app. Many of the larger names on our list are multi-chain services, so their totals are not held on zkSync Era alone.
Which dApps can I use on zkSync Era?
Examples listed here include SyncSwap (a DEX), Venus Core Pool (lending), Harvest Finance (yield aggregation), Noon (a stablecoin yield protocol), Veno Finance (liquid staking), Deri V4 (options), and the bridges Across and cBridge. Sygnum FIUSD Liquidity Fund is a tokenized money market fund on zkSync Era. Our site lists 115 dApps for this chain.
How do I move funds to zkSync Era?
Bridges such as Across, cBridge, Symbiosis and Wan Bridge connect it to other networks, and LayerZero V2 and CCIP provide cross-chain messaging infrastructure. Check on each app's page that it supports zkSync Era and the specific token you want to move. Send a small test amount first, since bridging carries smart contract and operational risks.
Is zkSync Era safe to use?
Zero-knowledge rollups add cryptographic proofs for security, but every dApp still carries smart contract risk, and bridges are a common point of failure. Low liquidity can also mean wider price slippage on swaps. Use only funds you can afford to lose, and read each protocol's documentation and audits before depositing.
What is the largest dApp on zkSync Era by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on zkSync Era by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and LayerZero V2 ($16.7B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on zkSync Era has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Aave V3 has the highest score at 8.6/10, ahead of Uniswap V3 (8.4) and OKX (8.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on zkSync Era?
DappsAtlas tracks 126 dApps on zkSync Era. Of these, 126 have a full review and 82 report value locked, $206B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on zkSync Era?
DEXes (30), Derivatives (11) and Lending (9) are the largest categories on zkSync Era, by number of projects.
Which dApps on zkSync Era grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Bitvavo had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+16.7%) and APX Bridge the biggest drop (−93.1%). Combined TVL moved −3.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on zkSync Era?
The 94 rated dApps on zkSync Era average 6.0 out of 10. Of these, 6 score 8 or higher and 20 score below 5.