Chain ranking
Top dApps on Bitcoin
207 projects that run on Bitcoin, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 207
- Reviewed
- 207
- Page
- 1/5
Bitcoin is the first and largest blockchain. It records transactions on a public ledger that thousands of independent computers keep copies of. New blocks are added through proof of work, where miners compete to add the next block, which makes the history costly to rewrite. Bitcoin is not EVM-based and its base layer has limited scripting, so it is built to move and store value rather than run complex apps.
The native token is BTC, and it is also what you pay network fees in. Fees rise and fall with demand for block space, not with a fixed schedule. Because the base layer stays simple, much of the Bitcoin-related activity people call DeFi happens off-chain at exchanges or on other chains using tokens that represent BTC.
The 167 dApps we list for Bitcoin are mostly centralized exchanges and Bitcoin-backed tokens. The exchanges include Binance CEX, OKX, Robinhood, Bitget, Gate and Deribit, which is known for options. On the DeFi side, Babylon Protocol focuses on staking native BTC, while Lombard LBTC, Function FBTC, SolvBTC, Lorenzo enzoBTC and Bedrock uniBTC offer BTC-backed tokens for use on other chains. tBTC and Coinbase Bridge cover bridging and wrapped assets. Bitcoin DeFi TVL was about $4.02B at the time of writing.
Bitcoin dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 207
- Reviewed
- 207
- Total TVL
- $225B
- Avg. score
- 6.2/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
Robinhood$13.7B
- 4
Coinbase Bridge$7.60B
- 5
Gate$5.84B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
Bitvavo7.9
- 3
- 4
Deribit7.8
- 5
Lombard LBTC7.8
Looking for an overview? Read the Bitcoin ecosystem guide.
Ranked by DappsAtlas score, then total value locked. Click a column to re-sort this page. TVL data via DefiLlama.
What runs here
dApp categories on Bitcoin
- 1Centralized Exchanges5929%
- 2Wallets178%
- 3Cross Chain Bridge168%
- 4Bridge126%
- 5Restaked Btc105%
- 6Anchor Btc105%
- 7Infrastructure73%
- 8Payments52%
- 9Services52%
- 10Canonical Bridge42%
- 11CDPs42%
- 12Other42%
- 13Decentralized Btc31%
- 14Exchanges31%
- 15Lending31%
- 16On/Off Ramps31%
- 17Bridge Aggregator31%
- 18Crypto Gambling31%
Guides
Guides for Bitcoin and other chains
Blockchain
How the Bitcoin Lightning Network WorksThe Bitcoin Lightning Network moves payments through channels that sit on top of Bitcoin, so most transfers do not need their own blockchain transaction. Learn how channels, routing, fees and liquidity work, and what to consider before using Lightning.
Blockchain
Building Smart Contracts and dApps on Bitcoin with Stacks 2.0Stacks is a smart contract layer that works alongside Bitcoin, letting developers write applications that use BTC-backed assets. This guide explains how the network fits with Bitcoin, how Clarity contracts are built and tested, and how to deploy a Stacks app with care.
Blockchain
Ethereum vs Bitcoin: Key Differences Explained for 2026Bitcoin and Ethereum are both decentralized blockchains with their own native assets, but they were built for different jobs. This guide explains how they differ in purpose, supply, consensus, fees, smart contracts, security and use cases, and what to check before you compare them.
Blockchain
Harmony's Community-Run Bitcoin Bridge ExplainedHarmony's bitcoin bridge let BTC holders use bitcoin on the Harmony chain through community-run vaults backed by over-collateralization. This guide explains how that design worked, what the 2022 incident changed, and how to check the bridge's status and risks before moving any bitcoin.
Blockchain
What Is Bitcoin and Why It Matters for Web3 in 2026Bitcoin is the first blockchain and the original peer-to-peer digital money network. It matters for web3 because it set the model for decentralized ledgers, self-custody and scarce digital assets that later networks built on.
Blockchain
zkBTC Explained: How a Bitcoin EVM Layer 2 Scales with ZK ProofszkBTC belongs to a newer group of projects that try to run Ethereum-style smart contracts on top of Bitcoin, using zero-knowledge proofs to scale. This guide explains how these networks process transactions, move BTC in and out, and where the risks sit, so you can check zkBTC or a similar network against the same criteria.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitcoin EVM compatible?
No. Bitcoin's base layer uses its own scripting system and does not run Ethereum-style smart contracts. Most Bitcoin-linked dApps work through exchanges, wrapped or tokenized BTC on other chains, or separate protocols such as Babylon that build around the Bitcoin network.
What token do you use on Bitcoin, and how do fees work?
The native token is BTC, and network fees are paid in BTC. Fees depend on how busy the network is and how large the transaction is in data terms, so they change over time. Miners or exchanges may add their own charges on top.
What kinds of dApps are listed for Bitcoin?
Most are centralized exchanges and Bitcoin-backed tokens rather than on-chain apps in the Ethereum sense. On this page you will find exchanges like Binance CEX, OKX, Robinhood and Deribit, along with Babylon Protocol, Lombard LBTC, Function FBTC, tBTC and Coinbase Bridge.
Is wrapped or tokenized Bitcoin the same as real BTC?
No. Tokens like LBTC, SolvBTC, enzoBTC and uniBTC are issued by protocols that say they are backed by BTC, so holding one means trusting the issuer, custodian or bridge design. Check how each token is backed, how redemption works and whether there is an audit before using it.
Why do exchanges show such large TVL figures here?
Because it counts BTC and other assets that exchanges hold in reserve, which is a different measure from funds locked in DeFi contracts. Binance CEX shows about $133B at the time of writing, far above the roughly $4B DeFi TVL for Bitcoin as a whole. Treat exchange figures as reserve size, not a DeFi activity measure.
What is Babylon Protocol?
Babylon Protocol lets holders stake native BTC or use it as collateral without wrapping or bridging it. Its listing shows about $3.27B in TVL at the time of writing. Staking and collateral features carry smart contract and protocol risk, so read the project's documentation before committing funds.
What is the largest dApp on Bitcoin by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Bitcoin by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Robinhood ($13.7B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Bitcoin has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Bitcoin?
DappsAtlas tracks 207 dApps on Bitcoin. Of these, 207 have a full review and 120 report value locked, $225B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Bitcoin?
Centralized Exchanges (59), Wallets (17) and Cross Chain Bridge (16) are the largest categories on Bitcoin, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Bitcoin grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, NBX had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+525%) and Circle Bitcoin the biggest drop (−48.3%). Combined TVL moved −4.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Bitcoin?
The 156 rated dApps on Bitcoin average 6.2 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 12 score below 5.