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Top dApps on Celestia

5 projects that run on Celestia, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.

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Celestia is a modular blockchain. Instead of doing everything on one chain, it handles two jobs: ordering transactions and keeping their data available. Execution, meaning the running of apps and smart contracts, is left to other chains, usually rollups, that post their data to Celestia. It uses data availability sampling, where nodes check small random pieces of each block rather than downloading all of it, so the network can in theory handle more data as more nodes join. Celestia is not an EVM chain, though rollups built on top of it can choose an EVM or another execution environment. It went live on mainnet in late 2023.

The native token is TIA. It is used to pay fees when rollups publish data and to stake with validators who secure the network. Fees depend on how much data is posted and how busy the network is, so they change over time. Rollup users pay fees on the rollup itself, which then covers its own data costs on Celestia.

Because Celestia is a base layer for data rather than an app platform, its ecosystem looks different from a typical smart contract chain. The dApps listed on this page are few. Stride is a Cosmos-focused liquid staking protocol that supports Celestia, so you can stake and keep a tradable receipt token. Bitget, Gate, SwissBorg and Gate US are centralized exchanges that appear here as multi-chain platforms. Check each one for current TIA support and availability in your region before you use it.

Celestia dApps at a glance

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$12.7B
Avg. score
7.1/10

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Bitget logoBitget$5.93B
  2. 2Gate logoGate$5.91B
  3. 3SwissBorg logoSwissBorg$812M
  4. 4Gate US logoGate US$53.9M
  5. 5Stride logoStride$3.69M

Highest rated

  1. 1Gate logoGate7.7
  2. 2Bitget logoBitget7.6
  3. 3SwissBorg logoSwissBorg7.4
  4. 4Gate US logoGate US6.8
  5. 5Stride logoStride6.2

Looking for an overview? Read the Celestia ecosystem guide.

Top dApps on Celestia, page 1 of 1
1
Gate logo
GateReviewed
$5.91B7.7
2
Bitget logo
BitgetReviewed
$5.93B7.6
3
SwissBorg logo
SwissBorgReviewed
$812M7.4
4
Gate US logo
Gate USReviewed
$53.9M6.8
5
Stride logo
StrideReviewed
$3.69M6.2

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 Celestia

  1. 1Centralized Exchanges480%
  2. 2Staking120%

Guides

Guides for Celestia and other chains

All guides

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    Echoes of Empire and the Celestial Token Sale: A 2026 Review

    Echoes of Empire was a free-to-play sci-fi 4X space strategy game from Gala Games, and its Celestial land NFTs were sold in a 2021 presale before a 2024 launch. This review explains what was sold, what the claim process involved, and how to check the current status of the project and its CELT token.

  • Blockchain

    Blockchain Examples and How They Work

    Learn 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 Works

    Blockchains 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 2026

    Casper 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 2026

    Cosmos 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.

  • Blockchain

    How the Bitcoin Lightning Network Works

    The 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Celestia?

Celestia is a modular blockchain that focuses on ordering transactions and making sure their data is available, rather than running smart contracts itself. Other chains, often rollups, handle execution and post their data to Celestia. It launched its mainnet on October 31, 2023.

Is Celestia an EVM chain?

No. Celestia does not execute smart contracts, so it is not an EVM chain in the usual sense. Rollups that use it for data can run an EVM or another execution environment, and those rollups are where most app logic lives.

What is data availability sampling?

Data availability sampling lets light nodes check small random pieces of a block instead of downloading all of it. If enough nodes sample successfully, the network can be confident the full data was published. This is how Celestia aims to scale as more people run nodes.

What is the TIA token used for?

TIA is the native token of Celestia. It is used to pay fees for publishing data to the network and for staking to help secure it. Fee levels vary with demand, so check current figures in a wallet or explorer before you transact.

Which dApps on this page work with Celestia?

Stride is the dApp here that lists Celestia among its supported chains. It is a liquid staking protocol, and its TVL was about $4.0M at the time of writing. The exchanges on this page, Bitget, Gate, SwissBorg and Gate US, are listed because they are multi-chain platforms.

Can I trade TIA on the exchanges listed here?

Not necessarily. Centralized exchanges hold your funds and support specific assets and networks, and that support changes. Check the exchange's own asset list and your local rules before depositing or trading TIA or anything else.

What is the largest dApp on Celestia by TVL?

Bitget is the largest dApp on Celestia by total value locked, with $5.93B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.91B) and SwissBorg ($812M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which dApp on Celestia has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (7.6) and SwissBorg (7.4). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many dApps are on Celestia?

DappsAtlas tracks 5 dApps on Celestia. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $12.7B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

What are the most common types of dApps on Celestia?

Centralized Exchanges (4) and Staking (1) are the largest categories on Celestia, by number of projects.

Which dApps on Celestia grew the most this week?

Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and Stride the biggest drop (−11.1%). Combined TVL moved −0.8% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for dApps on Celestia?

The 5 rated dApps on Celestia average 7.1 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.