Chain ranking
Top dApps on Filecoin
23 projects that run on Filecoin, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 23
- Reviewed
- 23
- Page
- 1/1
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network where people rent out spare disk space and others pay to store data. Providers must repeatedly prove they still hold the files, and the network's consensus gives weight to the storage capacity a provider commits. A smart-contract layer, the Filecoin Virtual Machine, can run EVM-compatible contracts, which is what allows DeFi apps to exist on a chain built mainly for storage.
The native token is FIL. It pays storage providers, covers gas fees for transactions and contracts, and serves as collateral for providers and for some DeFi protocols. Fees are paid in FIL, so holding a small balance is needed to use any app on the chain. DeFi activity is modest: about $2.3M in DeFi TVL at the time of writing, with 23 dApps listed on this site.
The ecosystem is known for FIL staking and storage-linked finance more than for trading. GLIF offers liquid staking and on-chain credit, Parasail focuses on restaking for infrastructure projects, and USDFC lets FIL holders mint a dollar-pegged stablecoin. Smaller options include HashKing, SFT Protocol, Filet, HashMix FIL and Secured Finance Lending. Multichain names such as Uniswap V3, SushiSwap, OKX, Bitget and Gate also appear in the list, but they are not Filecoin-only.
Filecoin dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 23
- Reviewed
- 23
- Total TVL
- $42.0B
- Avg. score
- 6.2/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
OKX$28.4B
- 2
Bitget$5.93B
- 3
Gate$5.91B
- 4
Uniswap V3$1.52B
- 5
Gate US$53.9M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
SushiSwap7.4
Looking for an overview? Read the Filecoin ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uniswap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $1.52B | −1.8% | 8.4 |
| 2 | OKXReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $28.4B | +0.1% | 8.0 |
| 3 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 4 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.93B | +1.6% | 7.6 |
| 5 | SushiSwapReviewed | DEXes | $35.5M | −0.8% | 7.4 |
| 6 | SushiSwap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $39.6M | +4.2% | 7.0 |
| 7 | GLIFReviewed | Staking | $21.7M | −7.5% | 7.0 |
| 8 | Gate USReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $53.9M | −1.8% | 6.8 |
| 9 | Secured Finance LendingReviewed | Lending | $236K | −3.4% | 6.8 |
| 10 | USDFCReviewed | CDPs | $304K | −5.2% | 6.0 |
| 11 | HashKingReviewed | Staking | $366K | −5.9% | 5.6 |
| 12 | FILLiquidReviewed | Staking | $207K | −6.2% | 5.5 |
| 13 | ParasailReviewed | Staking | $1.39M | −6.7% | 5.3 |
| 14 | FiletReviewed | Staking | — | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | HashMix FILReviewed | Staking | — | — | 4.5 |
| 16 | SFT ProtocolReviewed | Staking | $117K | −5.2% | 4.2 |
| 17 | STFILReviewed | Staking | $4.50M | −5.9% | 2.5 |
| 18 | Steer ProtocolReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $14.9M | −3.9% | — |
| 19 | MineFiReviewed | Staking | $1.15M | −6.0% | — |
| 20 | FilFiReviewed | Staking Pool | $132K | −7.1% | — |
| 21 | Themis DEXReviewed | DEXes | $113K | −0.0% | — |
| 22 | ColdstackReviewed | Infrastructure | — | — | — |
| 23 | LendmiReviewed | Lending | — | — | — |
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 Filecoin
- 1Staking939%
- 2DEXes417%
- 3Centralized Exchanges417%
- 4Lending29%
- 5CDPs14%
- 6Liquidity Manager14%
- 7Staking Pool14%
- 8Infrastructure14%
Guides
Guides for Filecoin and other chains
Blockchain
Filecoin FVM Explained: Provable Storage Meets Smart ContractsFilecoin's Virtual Machine adds programmable smart contracts to a network where storage is independently verified. This guide explains how the FVM works, how provable storage fits in, and what to check before building on or using it.
Blockchain
How to Store Data Affordably and Decentralized with FilecoinFilecoin is a decentralized storage network where independent providers are paid in FIL to keep your files. This guide explains how it works, what drives cost, and how to store data with encryption and realistic expectations.
dApp basics
How Developers Can Enhance Their Web3 Stack With FilecoinFilecoin can handle the bulky files that a web3 app should not put onchain, such as images, datasets and media. This guide covers how developers can add it to an existing stack with content identifiers, storage deals, FVM contracts, redundancy and security checks.
dApp basics
How to Host Your App on IPFS and Filecoin with Fleek in 2026Fleek lets you publish a static web app to IPFS without running your own node or server. This guide covers the deployment steps, what a CID is, where Filecoin fits, and what to check before you launch.
dApp basics
Protocol Labs Tech Stack Explained: IPFS, Filecoin and libp2pProtocol Labs builds the open-source networking and storage protocols behind IPFS and Filecoin. This guide explains how those pieces fit together, what each one does, and what to check before relying on them.
dApp basics
Filecoin Explained: How Decentralized Data Storage WorksFilecoin is a blockchain-based marketplace where people pay independent operators to store data, and operators prove they are keeping it. This guide covers the mechanics, the FIL token, the risks and how it compares with other storage options.
Frequently asked questions
What is Filecoin?
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network. Storage providers earn FIL for storing data and must regularly prove they still hold it, while users pay to store and retrieve files. Its smart-contract layer also lets developers run DeFi apps.
What is the FIL token used for?
FIL pays for storage deals and covers transaction fees on the network. Storage providers also post it as collateral, and DeFi apps on the chain use it for staking, lending and as backing for stablecoins like USDFC.
Is Filecoin EVM compatible?
Filecoin supports smart contracts through the Filecoin Virtual Machine, which can run EVM-compatible code. Developers familiar with Ethereum tools can build on it, though the base network was designed around storage rather than general trading.
What kinds of dApps are on Filecoin?
Most native apps are staking and credit protocols built around FIL, such as GLIF, Parasail, HashKing, SFT Protocol, Filet and HashMix FIL. USDFC is a FIL-backed stablecoin, and Secured Finance Lending offers fixed-rate lending. Larger DEXes such as Uniswap V3 and SushiSwap are multichain rather than Filecoin-only.
How big is DeFi on Filecoin?
DeFi on Filecoin is small. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on the chain is about $2.3M, and several individual protocols hold under $1M. Smaller pools can mean thinner liquidity and a bigger impact from any single withdrawal or exploit.
Is FilFi still operating?
No. FilFi announced that it closed on 16 March 2026, with withdrawals staying open until March 2027. Anyone with funds there should check the project's official notices and withdraw before the deadline.
Why do big exchanges appear on this page, and what are the risks?
The exchanges listed here, including OKX, Bitget and Gate, are centralized platforms that hold your funds, and their TVL covers all supported chains, not just Filecoin. The Filecoin-native protocols are smaller and some have no listed audits. Check audits, withdrawal terms and your local rules before depositing anything.
What is the largest dApp on Filecoin by TVL?
Which dApp on Filecoin has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Uniswap V3 has the highest score at 8.4/10, ahead of OKX (8.0) and Gate (7.7). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Filecoin?
DappsAtlas tracks 23 dApps on Filecoin. Of these, 23 have a full review and 19 report value locked, $42.0B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Filecoin?
Staking (9), DEXes (4) and Centralized Exchanges (4) are the largest categories on Filecoin, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Filecoin grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, SushiSwap V3 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.2%) and GLIF the biggest drop (−7.5%). Combined TVL moved −0.2% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Filecoin?
The 17 rated dApps on Filecoin average 6.2 out of 10. Of these, 2 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.