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Top dApps on Celo
73 projects that run on Celo, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 73
- Reviewed
- 73
- Page
- 1/2
Celo is an EVM-compatible blockchain that has long focused on mobile-friendly payments and stablecoins. It launched as an independent Layer 1 and later moved to an Ethereum Layer 2 design built on the OP Stack. In that design it inherits the standard bridging setup between Ethereum and Celo. Because it runs the EVM, Ethereum wallets, tools and smart contracts carry over with little change.
The native token is CELO, which pays network fees and plays a role in governance and staking. Transaction costs on Celo are generally low, and the network has supported paying gas in some approved tokens besides CELO, an option that suits stablecoin payments. Always check current fee details in a wallet before you transact. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Celo was about $13.1 million, so activity here is modest next to the biggest chains.
The Celo ecosystem is known for stablecoins and cross-chain money movement more than for large trading venues. Mento V2 mints local-currency stablecoins on Celo, and USDT0 brings Tether's omnichain USDT to the chain. Velodrome V3 offers concentrated-liquidity trading, and Anemoy Capital provides tokenized fund products for eligible investors. Wrapped and Autofarm add bridging and yield tools, and the list also includes multi-chain heavyweights such as Uniswap and Aave. Browse the 66 dApps below to compare them by category.
Celo dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 73
- Reviewed
- 73
- Total TVL
- $185B
- Avg. score
- 6.3/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
LayerZero V2$17.9B
- 3
Aave V3$15.8B
- 4
Morpho Blue$10.9B
- 5
Gate$5.91B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
Uniswap V48.5
- 3
Uniswap V38.4
- 4
- 5
Looking for an overview? Read the Celo ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aave V3Reviewed | Lending | $15.8B | +5.1% | 8.6 |
| 2 | Uniswap V4Reviewed | DEXes | $1.18B | +3.6% | 8.5 |
| 3 | Uniswap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $1.52B | −1.8% | 8.4 |
| 4 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $17.9B | +10.6% | 8.0 |
| 5 | Morpho BlueReviewed | Lending | $10.9B | −0.5% | 8.0 |
| 6 | Uniswap V2Reviewed | DEXes | $870M | −3.6% | 8.0 |
| 7 | vfat.ioReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $31.8M | −1.2% | 7.8 |
| 8 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 9 | USDT0Reviewed | Bridge | $3.36B | +7.4% | 7.5 |
| 10 | HyperlaneReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $71.7M | −4.5% | 7.4 |
| 11 | SushiSwapReviewed | DEXes | $35.5M | −0.8% | 7.4 |
| 12 | UNCX Network V3Reviewed | Token Locker | $25.1M | −1.4% | 7.4 |
| 13 | cBridgeReviewed | Bridge | $11.7M | −2.5% | 7.3 |
| 14 | SuperfluidReviewed | Payments | $5.35M | −5.0% | 7.3 |
| 15 | Anemoy CapitalReviewed | Real-World Assets | $102M | −0.4% | 7.0 |
| 16 | FlipsterReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $16.5M | −28.0% | 7.0 |
| 17 | ICHIReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $5.61M | −6.8% | 7.0 |
| 18 | Wan BridgeReviewed | Bridge | $5.57M | −5.0% | 7.0 |
| 19 | PoolTogether V3Reviewed | Yield Lottery | $4.71M | −0.3% | 7.0 |
| 20 | GammaReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $2.74M | −3.2% | 7.0 |
| 21 | Carbon DefiReviewed | DEXes | $1.03M | −4.3% | 7.0 |
| 22 | Gate USReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $53.9M | −1.8% | 6.8 |
| 23 | DxSaleReviewed | Presale | $17.8M | −1.4% | 6.8 |
| 24 | Mento V2Reviewed | Algo Stables | $8.71M | −1.2% | 6.8 |
| 25 | Velodrome V3Reviewed | DEXes | $5.47M | −6.7% | 6.8 |
| 26 | Velodrome V2Reviewed | DEXes | $4.72M | −6.8% | 6.8 |
| 27 | AngleReviewed | CDPs | $1.61M | −6.5% | 6.7 |
| 28 | Mento V3Reviewed | DEXes | $4.33M | +1.4% | 6.5 |
| 29 | MesonReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $582K | −11.1% | 6.5 |
| 30 | GoodDollarReviewed | Charity Fundraising | $25.4K | +0.0% | 6.5 |
| 31 | ToucanReviewed | Real-World Assets | — | — | 6.5 |
| 32 | Celo TrackerReviewed | Chain | — | — | 6.5 |
| 33 | CryptobuilderReviewed | Developer Tools | — | — | 6.5 |
| 34 | PolkamarketsReviewed | Other Gambling | $12.3K | +0.2% | 6.2 |
| 35 | ChainspotReviewed | Dex Aggregator | — | — | 6.2 |
| 36 | AutofarmReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $5.80M | −2.1% | 6.0 |
| 37 | stCELOReviewed | Staking Pool | $1.11M | −9.0% | 6.0 |
| 38 | GardensReviewed | Governance Incentives | $71.7K | −4.9% | 6.0 |
| 39 | Sushi BentoBoxReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $2.28M | −0.4% | 5.8 |
| 40 | Ubeswap V2Reviewed | DEXes | $775K | −0.6% | 5.8 |
| 41 | WrappedReviewed | Bridge | $21.0M | −6.9% | 5.5 |
| 42 | Orbit BridgeReviewed | Bridge | $15.2M | −3.4% | 5.5 |
| 43 | Minty ArtReviewed | Dapp Tools | — | — | 5.5 |
| 44 | Ubeswap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $35.7K | −1.4% | 5.4 |
| 45 | EthicHubReviewed | RWA Lending | $185 | −25.9% | 5.2 |
| 46 | LynxReviewed | Derivatives | $155K | −5.0% | 5.0 |
| 47 | Untangled VaultReviewed | Onchain Capital Allocator | $150K | 0.0% | 5.0 |
| 48 | NumoenReviewed | Derivatives | $26.9K | −0.0% | 5.0 |
| 49 | Prime ProtocolReviewed | Lending | $250 | +0.6% | 5.0 |
| 50 | Poly NetworkReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | — | — | 5.0 |
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 Celo
- 1DEXes1216%
- 2Lending68%
- 3Bridge68%
- 4Cross Chain Bridge68%
- 5Centralized Exchanges45%
- 6Liquidity Manager45%
- 7Yield Aggregator34%
- 8Charity Fundraising34%
- 9Derivatives34%
- 10Real-World Assets23%
- 11Dex Aggregator23%
- 12Token Locker11%
- 13Payments11%
- 14Yield Lottery11%
- 15Presale11%
- 16Algo Stables11%
- 17CDPs11%
- 18Chain11%
Guides
Guides for Celo and other chains
Blockchain
Celo as an Ethereum Layer 2: What Changed and What to Know (2026)Celo, once a standalone mobile-focused Layer 1, completed its move to an Ethereum Layer 2 on March 26, 2025. This guide explains what changed, how the network works now, and how to check its current activity.
Blockchain
Make Crypto Mobile with Celo: Hackathon History and How to BuildCelo's Make Crypto Mobile Hackathon ran in 2021 and closed in December of that year. This guide explains what it was, why Celo was built for phones, and how a developer can build a mobile crypto app on Celo today.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is Celo?
Celo is an open-source, EVM-compatible blockchain that began with a mobile-first focus on payments and stablecoins. It started as an independent Layer 1 and later moved to become an Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack. Its aim is to make everyday financial apps usable from a phone.
Is Celo EVM compatible?
Yes. Celo runs the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so Solidity contracts and common Ethereum wallets and developer tools generally work with it. That is why multi-chain protocols such as Velodrome V3 can deploy there.
Is Celo a Layer 1 or a Layer 2?
Celo started as its own Layer 1 network. According to recent coverage, it now operates as an Ethereum Layer 2 on the OP Stack, with the standard bridging design for deposits and withdrawals between Ethereum and Celo.
What is the CELO token used for?
CELO is the native token of the network. It is used for transaction fees and for governance and staking-related roles. Celo has also supported paying fees in certain approved tokens, which suits stablecoin-focused apps. Check current documentation for the details.
Which dApps can I find on Celo?
The list for this chain includes USDT0, Mento V2, Velodrome V3, Anemoy Capital, Wrapped and Autofarm, plus larger multi-chain names such as Uniswap and Aave. Categories include stablecoins, DEXes, bridges, yield tools and tokenized real-world assets. Each dApp's page shows which chains it supports.
How big is DeFi on Celo?
DeFi TVL on Celo was about $13.1 million at the time of writing, which is small next to the largest chains. TVL moves daily, so treat that figure as a snapshot. Low TVL does not by itself say anything about how safe or useful an individual app is.
What is the largest dApp on Celo by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Celo by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by LayerZero V2 ($17.9B) and Aave V3 ($15.8B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Celo has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Aave V3 has the highest score at 8.6/10, ahead of Uniswap V4 (8.5) and Uniswap V3 (8.4). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Celo?
DappsAtlas tracks 73 dApps on Celo. Of these, 73 have a full review and 57 report value locked, $185B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Celo?
Which dApps on Celo grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+10.6%) and Flipster the biggest drop (−28.0%). Combined TVL moved −3.0% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Celo?
The 59 rated dApps on Celo average 6.3 out of 10. Of these, 6 score 8 or higher and 8 score below 5.