Chain ranking
Top dApps on Cardano – Page 2
92 projects that run on Cardano, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
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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 Cardano
- 1Centralized Exchanges2022%
- 2DEXes1820%
- 3Lending67%
- 4Bridge55%
- 5Analytics44%
- 6Staking Pool44%
- 7Infrastructure33%
- 8NFT Marketplaces: General33%
- 9DAO Service Providers22%
- 10Cross Chain Bridge22%
- 11Developer Tools22%
- 12Derivatives22%
- 13Other Gambling22%
- 14Wallets22%
- 15Indexes11%
- 16Real-World Assets11%
- 17CDPs11%
- 18Charity Fundraising11%
Guides
Guides for Cardano and other chains
Blockchain
Cardano vs Solana: Consensus, Speed, Fees and Trade-offs in 2026Cardano and Solana are both proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchains, but they differ in how they reach consensus, how quickly they confirm transactions and how developers build on them. This guide explains those differences and where to check figures that change over time.
Blockchain
Ethereum vs Cardano: How the Two Blockchains CompareEthereum and Cardano are both proof-of-stake smart contract blockchains, but they differ in design history, developer tools, fee models, staking mechanics and ecosystem depth. This guide explains those differences and shows how to check current figures before you choose.
Blockchain
How to Launch a dApp on Cardano in 2026: A Developer GuideCardano dApps are built from validator scripts, off-chain transaction code and a wallet-connected interface. This guide walks through each stage, from the first testnet deployment to a checked mainnet release.
Blockchain
What Is Cardano? A Simple Explanation for 2026Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain with its own token, ADA, and support for smart contracts. This guide explains what it does, how its network stays secure, and what to check before you use it.
DeFi
ADALend on Cardano: Is It the Future of DeFi Lending?ADALend is a lending protocol built on Cardano that has been promoted as the future of DeFi lending. This guide explains what it is, where that claim came from, and how to check its status and risks before you use any lending dApp.
DeFi
ADALend Review 2026: What the Cardano Lending Project OffersADALend was a Cardano lending project that drew attention in 2021 for putting idle assets to work. This guide sets out what the sources confirm, what they leave open, and how to check a lending protocol's current status and risks before depositing funds.