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Top dApps on Ethereum
1,825 projects that run on Ethereum, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 1,825
- Reviewed
- 1,825
- Page
- 1/37
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain where developers deploy smart contracts, which are programs that run on the network and hold or move assets according to fixed rules. It uses proof of stake: validators lock up ETH to propose and verify blocks. Ethereum is the origin of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), so it is EVM-based by design. To scale, it leans on Layer-2 rollups such as Arbitrum and Base, which batch transactions and settle them back to Ethereum mainnet.
ETH is the native token. It pays transaction fees, known as gas, which vary with network demand, and it is the asset staked by validators. Fees on mainnet can be high during busy periods, which is one reason many users shift activity to Layer-2 networks through canonical bridges like Arbitrum Bridge, Base Bridge and Polygon Bridge. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Ethereum is about $43.5 billion, and our site lists 1,681 dApps here.
Ethereum's ecosystem is known for lending, staking and cross-chain infrastructure. Aave V3, Morpho Blue and SparkLend lead on lending, while Sky Lending is a major CDP-style borrowing system built around the USDS stablecoin. Lido, ether.fi Stake and SSV Network are central to ETH staking, and EigenCloud covers restaking. LayerZero V2, CCIP and USDT0 handle messaging and cross-chain transfers, and Uniswap V3 is a leading decentralized exchange. Large centralized exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Bitget also appear in the data, usually because of the ETH and other assets they hold.
Ethereum dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 1,825
- Reviewed
- 1,825
- Total TVL
- $369B
- Avg. score
- 5.9/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
OKX$28.4B
- 3
Lido$21.7B
- 4
LayerZero V2$16.7B
- 5
Aave V3$15.1B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Uniswap V48.5
- 4
Uniswap V38.4
- 5
Defi Saver Asset Management8.1
Looking for an overview? Read the Ethereum ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LidoReviewed | Staking Pool | $21.7B | −0.8% | 8.6 |
| 2 | Aave V3Reviewed | Lending | $15.1B | +1.9% | 8.6 |
| 3 | Uniswap V4Reviewed | DEXes | $1.14B | −2.9% | 8.5 |
| 4 | Uniswap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $1.51B | −3.7% | 8.4 |
| 5 | Defi Saver Asset ManagementReviewed | CDP Managers | $342M | −4.7% | 8.1 |
| 6 | OKXReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $28.4B | −0.7% | 8.0 |
| 7 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $16.7B | +8.9% | 8.0 |
| 8 | Morpho BlueReviewed | Lending | $10.9B | +4.0% | 8.0 |
| 9 | SparkLendReviewed | Lending | $5.21B | +1.9% | 8.0 |
| 10 | Arbitrum BridgeReviewed | Canonical Bridge | $3.27B | −1.3% | 8.0 |
| 11 | Compound V3Reviewed | Lending | $1.25B | −3.3% | 8.0 |
| 12 | Rocket PoolReviewed | Staking Pool | $1.08B | −0.9% | 8.0 |
| 13 | Uniswap V2Reviewed | DEXes | $864M | −4.1% | 8.0 |
| 14 | Euler V2Reviewed | Lending | $264M | −1.8% | 8.0 |
| 15 | AcrossReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $15.3M | −8.3% | 8.0 |
| 16 | Sablier LockupReviewed | Payments | $1.76M | −8.2% | 8.0 |
| 17 | CurveReviewed | DEXes | — | — | 8.0 |
| 18 | EnvioReviewed | Developer Tools | — | — | 8.0 |
| 19 | MorphoReviewed | Lending | — | — | 8.0 |
| 20 | BitvavoReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $358M | +16.7% | 7.9 |
| 21 | RobinhoodReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $13.7B | −3.0% | 7.8 |
| 22 | ether.fi StakeReviewed | Staking | $4.22B | −1.9% | 7.8 |
| 23 | DeribitReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $3.61B | −4.4% | 7.8 |
| 24 | GauntletReviewed | Risk Curators | $1.49B | −2.9% | 7.8 |
| 25 | Aave V4Reviewed | Lending | $765M | +16.5% | 7.8 |
| 26 | PancakeSwap AMM V3Reviewed | DEXes | $694M | −2.5% | 7.8 |
| 27 | Lombard LBTCReviewed | Restaked Btc | $519M | −5.4% | 7.8 |
| 28 | Convex FinanceReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $502M | −2.9% | 7.8 |
| 29 | DolomiteReviewed | Lending | $132M | −23.8% | 7.8 |
| 30 | Liquity V2Reviewed | CDPs | $86.7M | +0.6% | 7.8 |
| 31 | FrankencoinReviewed | CDPs | $59.3M | +2.1% | 7.8 |
| 32 | Team FinanceReviewed | Token Locker | $56.6M | −0.8% | 7.8 |
| 33 | vfat.ioReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $31.4M | −2.2% | 7.8 |
| 34 | CoWSwapReviewed | Dex Aggregator | — | — | 7.8 |
| 35 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.84B | −4.6% | 7.7 |
| 36 | THORChain DEXReviewed | DEXes | $62.1M | −6.0% | 7.7 |
| 37 | The GraphReviewed | Developer Tools | $0 | — | 7.7 |
| 38 | DrpcReviewed | Infrastructure | — | — | 7.7 |
| 39 | SSV NetworkReviewed | Staking | $11.7B | −0.9% | 7.6 |
| 40 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.82B | −1.3% | 7.6 |
| 41 | Spark Liquidity LayerReviewed | Onchain Capital Allocator | $2.97B | +12.4% | 7.6 |
| 42 | CCIPReviewed | Bridge | $1.85B | −2.7% | 7.6 |
| 43 | VedaReviewed | Onchain Capital Allocator | $1.70B | −4.1% | 7.6 |
| 44 | Venus Core PoolReviewed | Lending | $1.07B | −8.5% | 7.6 |
| 45 | Liquid CollectiveReviewed | Staking | $611M | −0.9% | 7.6 |
| 46 | BackpackReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $505M | −6.0% | 7.6 |
| 47 | Linea BridgeReviewed | Canonical Bridge | $212M | −1.6% | 7.6 |
| 48 | Yearn FinanceReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $149M | −2.7% | 7.6 |
| 49 | UNCX Network V2Reviewed | Token Locker | $135M | +2.7% | 7.6 |
| 50 | Enzyme FinanceReviewed | Indexes | $89.0M | −1.6% | 7.6 |
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 Ethereum
- 1DEXes1518%
- 2Lending1287%
- 3Yield Aggregator1197%
- 4Centralized Exchanges633%
- 5Cross Chain Bridge613%
- 6Canonical Bridge573%
- 7Onchain Capital Allocator493%
- 8Derivatives483%
- 9Real-World Assets473%
- 10Staking452%
- 11CDPs402%
- 12Risk Curators352%
- 13Bridge342%
- 14Other342%
- 15Other332%
- 16Crypto Gambling322%
- 17GameFi302%
- 18NFT Marketplaces: General282%
Guides
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Can Ethereum Classic Support dApps? A 2026 EvaluationEthereum Classic can run smart contracts and host dapps, but its path is narrower than Ethereum's. This guide explains the factors that matter, from security and tooling to liquidity, and how to check each one yourself.
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Can Ethereum Classic Support dApps? A 2026 ExplainerEthereum Classic can run Solidity smart contracts, so it can host dapps, but its smaller user base, thinner tooling and proof-of-work security trade-offs shape what a builder should expect. This explainer covers how it works, where it fits, and how to check its current state.
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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.
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EIP-1559 and the Ethereum Burn: How It Works in 2026EIP-1559 changed how Ethereum fees work by burning the base fee of every transaction, and the first week after its August 2021 activation showed a burn measured in thousands of ETH, not the 100 million figure some headlines suggest. This guide explains the mechanism, what the early numbers showed, and how to check current burn totals yourself.
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Ethereum 2.0 December 1 Launch: What Happened and What It MeansEthereum 2.0 was the name for the plan to move Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake, and its first live piece, the Beacon Chain, launched on December 1, 2020. This guide explains what that launch was, how it led to The Merge in 2022, and how to check the network's current status.
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Ethereum 2.0 Explained: Five Things You Need to Know in 2026Ethereum 2.0 was the name for a multi-year plan to move Ethereum from proof of work to proof of stake. Most of that plan is now live, so the name is mostly historical, but the parts that affect users are still worth understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethereum and what is it used for?
Ethereum is a smart contract blockchain where developers deploy programs that anyone can use without a central operator. It runs on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and its native token is ETH. Many lending, trading, staking and bridging apps are built on it.
What is ETH used for on Ethereum?
ETH is the native token. It pays transaction fees (gas) and is also the asset people stake to help secure the network. Staked ETH can also be held through liquid staking apps such as Lido or ether.fi Stake.
Why are Ethereum transaction fees sometimes high?
Fees are paid in ETH and rise or fall with network demand. Simple transfers cost less than complex contract interactions such as swaps or loans. Many people use Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum or Base to cut costs, then move funds through the canonical bridges.
How does Ethereum reach consensus and scale?
Ethereum uses proof of stake, so validators who lock up ETH propose and confirm blocks. Scaling relies mostly on Layer-2 rollups that process transactions off mainnet and settle back to Ethereum. Ethereum mainnet itself acts as the settlement and security layer.
Is Ethereum compatible with other EVM chains?
Yes. Ethereum is EVM-based, and many other chains copy that design. Wallets and apps built for Ethereum often work on Base, Arbitrum and similar networks, though you need to check which network you are connected to before sending funds.
How big is the Ethereum dApp ecosystem?
At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Ethereum is about $43.5 billion, and our site lists 1,681 dApps for the chain. Lido, Aave V3, Morpho Blue and SparkLend are among the larger onchain protocols listed here. Figures change daily, so treat them as a snapshot.
What is the largest dApp on Ethereum by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Lido ($21.7B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Lido has the highest score at 8.6/10, ahead of Aave V3 (8.6) and Uniswap V4 (8.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Ethereum?
DappsAtlas tracks 1,825 dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 1,825 have a full review and 1,063 report value locked, $369B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Ethereum?
DEXes (151), Lending (128) and Yield Aggregator (119) are the largest categories on Ethereum, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Ethereum grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, NBX had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+525%) and APX Bridge the biggest drop (−93.1%). Combined TVL moved −2.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Ethereum?
The 1,240 rated dApps on Ethereum average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 19 score 8 or higher and 178 score below 5.