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Best SocialFi dApps in 2026
51 SocialFi dApps ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked. Open any row for the full review.
- Listed
- 51
- Reviewed
- 51
- Page
- 1/2
SocialFi is the part of crypto that mixes social networking with on-chain finance. Instead of a feed controlled by one company, these apps attach tokens, tradable shares, tips or reward points to profiles, posts and communities. Our list of 23 dApps ranges from key-trading apps to creator tools, fan clubs, quest platforms and developer protocols.
The mechanics vary. In friend.tech V1, Arena SocialFi and Friend3, users buy keys, shares or tickets linked to a person or a group chat, and the platform takes a fee on trades. Access Protocol has supporters stake ACS tokens to unlock content, and Lens Protocol and CyberConnect provide social graph infrastructure for other apps to build on. Reward apps such as Cheelee and COS.TV pay out tokens for watching or posting, which means income depends on keeping new users and token demand flowing.
When comparing options, look at the chain, the fee model, and how much value is locked. Some apps show only a few hundred thousand dollars in TVL at the time of writing, while others publish no figure. Consider how long a project has operated, whether it has been exploited, and whether its rewards rely on speculation. Lens Protocol, Access Protocol and Yay! lead our scores, while friend.tech V1 has the largest TVL on the list. Trading features can count as gambling in some places, so you must be 18+ (21+ where required) and confirm that this is legal where you live.
SocialFi dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 51
- Reviewed
- 51
- Total TVL
- $3.45M
- Avg. score
- 5.3/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
friend.tech V1$2.00M
- 2
Yay!$593K
- 3
Ethos Markets$165K
- 4
Tribe.run$157K
- 5
Tomo$152K
Highest rated
- 1
Lens Protocol7.0
- 2
Lyvely7.0
- 3
Access Protocol6.8
- 4
UXLINK6.2
- 5
Arkada6.0
| Chains | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens ProtocolReviewed | Polygon | — | — | 7.0 |
| 2 | LyvelyReviewed | — | — | — | 7.0 |
| 3 | Access ProtocolReviewed | Solana | $0 | — | 6.8 |
| 4 | UXLINKReviewed | — | — | — | 6.2 |
| 5 | ArkadaReviewed | Soneium | — | — | 6.0 |
| 6 | CyberConnectReviewed | Cyber, Ethereum | — | — | 6.0 |
| 7 | Yay!Reviewed | Ethereum, Soneium | $593K | +1.3% | 5.8 |
| 8 | TomoReviewed | Linea | $152K | −0.8% | 5.5 |
| 9 | Friend3Reviewed | BNB Chain, Op_Bnb | $76.9K | −3.2% | 5.5 |
| 10 | Arena LaunchReviewed | Avalanche | $25.8K | −1.8% | 5.5 |
| 11 | RevelReviewed | — | — | — | 5.5 |
| 12 | RoveReviewed | — | — | — | 5.5 |
| 13 | Arena SocialFiReviewed | Avalanche | $141K | −4.5% | 5.3 |
| 14 | Tribe.runReviewed | Solana | $157K | −8.7% | 5.2 |
| 15 | CheeleeReviewed | — | — | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | AnycampusReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | friend.tech V1Reviewed | Base | $2.00M | −1.4% | 5.0 |
| 18 | Sl8Reviewed | Stellar | — | — | 5.0 |
| 19 | Cos tvReviewed | — | — | — | 5.0 |
| 20 | 3voReviewed | — | — | — | 5.0 |
| 21 | XnectReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | 4.8 |
| 22 | Animalverse SocialfiReviewed | — | — | — | 4.5 |
| 23 | cronewsReviewed | Cronos | $10 | −2.0% | 4.3 |
| 24 | XthreadReviewed | — | — | — | 4.0 |
| 25 | FriendtechReviewed | Base | — | — | 4.0 |
| 26 | Stars ArenaReviewed | Avalanche | — | — | 3.5 |
| 27 | Ethos MarketsReviewed | Base | $165K | +1.0% | — |
| 28 | PostTechSoFiReviewed | Arbitrum | $55.5K | +0.4% | — |
| 29 | time.funReviewed | Base | $40.6K | −0.3% | — |
| 30 | fan.funReviewed | Hyperliquid L1 | $34.8K | −14.3% | — |
| 31 | AlfaFrensReviewed | Base | $4.36K | +0.4% | — |
| 32 | Touch.fanReviewed | zkSync Era | $3.92K | −1.8% | — |
| 33 | ClinkReviewed | Base | $316 | −0.1% | — |
| 34 | Cryptoo TechReviewed | Arbitrum | $15 | −1.0% | — |
| 35 | TURNUPReviewed | BNB Chain | $0 | — | — |
| 36 | SociogramReviewed | Arbitrum | $0 | — | — |
| 37 | EarlyfansReviewed | Blast | $0 | −100% | — |
| 38 | ReseReviewed | zkSync Era | — | — | — |
| 39 | ChingariReviewed | Solana | — | — | — |
| 40 | Pop SocialReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | Micro3Reviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 42 | OverherdReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 43 | SoulmeReviewed | zkSync Era | — | — | — |
| 44 | TipcoinReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | AlphaorbetaReviewed | Arbitrum, Mantle +1 | — | — | — |
| 46 | ChappyzReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 47 | FanshoodReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 48 | Mar3 Ai The 1st Ai SocialfiReviewed | — | — | — | — |
| 49 | PaisapadReviewed | BNB Chain | — | — | — |
| 50 | SocialstackReviewed | Polygon, Celo | — | — | — |
Ranked by DappsAtlas score, then total value locked. Click a column to re-sort this page. TVL data via DefiLlama.
Where they run
SocialFi dApps by chain
Guides
Social guides
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DeSo and MetaMask: What the SocialFi Integration Means in 2026DeSo's MetaMask integration lets people use an Ethereum-compatible wallet to take part in a social blockchain built around SocialFi. This guide explains what the connection does, how to set it up with care, and what to weigh before posting or trading.
SocialFi and DAOs
Regulatory Challenges for dApps and SocialFi Apps in 2026Public reporting for this topic covered the UAW labour union, not crypto regulation, so this guide explains the regulatory challenges that dApps and SocialFi apps face in general, and the checks users can run before they join one.
SocialFi and DAOs
SocialFi Explained: Friend.tech, Creator Tokens and What Came NextSocialFi tries to combine social networks with tokens and onchain ownership. Friend.tech made the idea famous in 2023, and this guide explains how its model worked, why it drew so much attention, and what readers should check before trusting any social token app.
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What the Mirandus AMA Taught Us: 9 Lessons for SocialFi and DAO Q&AsPublic reporting we could check did not document a Mirandus AMA, so this guide separates what can be verified from what cannot and gives a method for drawing lessons from any SocialFi or DAO AMA.
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Best Crypto Discord Communities to Join in 2026The best crypto Discord depends on whether you want broad discussion, market commentary, trading education or project-specific help. Here are communities to investigate, plus a practical checklist for avoiding scams and noisy signal rooms.
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How the SEC Oversees Crypto in 2026The SEC oversees crypto when an asset, offering, or market activity falls under US securities laws. Learn how it makes that call, where its authority ends, and what the 2026 guidance means for investors and crypto businesses.
Frequently asked questions
What is SocialFi?
SocialFi blends social media features with on-chain finance. Users can post, chat, follow creators or join communities, and some part of that activity is tied to tokens, tradable shares, tips or rewards. The aim is for users and creators to capture more of the value their attention generates.
How do SocialFi apps make money?
Most apps in this category earn through fees on trades, token launches or subscriptions, and some take a share of tips or paid chats. Friend3, Arena SocialFi and friend.tech V1 work this way. Others rely on their own token economy, so income depends on continued user growth.
Is SocialFi safe?
Many are high risk. Prices of keys, tickets or shares can fall quickly, liquidity can be thin, and some projects have been exploited or have lost most of their activity. Stars Arena, which was exploited in 2023 before rebranding to The Arena, is one example. Only use money you can afford to lose.
Are all SocialFi dApps about trading profile keys?
No. Lens Protocol, CyberConnect and Access Protocol are infrastructure or content-monetization layers rather than key-trading apps. Others, like Arkada and Alphaorbeta, focus on quests, polls and points. The category covers a wide range of risk levels and business models.
What should I check before using a SocialFi app?
Check the chain, the fee structure, whether the team and contracts are documented, and how much value is locked. Compare TVL and activity at the time you look, not just old headlines. Also check whether rewards depend on new users joining, since that can be unsustainable.
Are there age or legal limits on using these apps?
Some apps involve trading or speculation that may count as gambling or regulated financial activity in certain places. You should be 18 or older, or 21 or older where required, and check that these activities are legal where you live. Follow each platform's age and identity checks.
What is the largest SocialFi dApp by TVL?
friend.tech V1 is the largest SocialFi dApp by total value locked, with $2.00M. It is followed by Yay! ($593K) and Ethos Markets ($165K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which SocialFi dApp has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Lens Protocol has the highest score at 7.0/10, ahead of Lyvely (7.0) and Access Protocol (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many SocialFi dApps does DappsAtlas track?
DappsAtlas tracks 51 SocialFi dApps. Of these, 51 have a full review and 16 report value locked, $3.45M in total.
What chains do most SocialFi dApps run on?
Which SocialFi dApps grew the most this week?
Among SocialFi dApps with at least $1M locked, . Combined TVL moved −1.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for SocialFi dApps?
The 26 rated SocialFi dApps average 5.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 6 score below 5.