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Top dApps on Injective
33 projects that run on Injective, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
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Injective is a layer 1 blockchain built with the Cosmos SDK and focused on finance. It uses proof-of-stake consensus, where validators secure the network and finalize blocks quickly. A distinctive feature is a built-in order book and trading module, so exchange apps can use shared infrastructure rather than building it themselves. It started as a Cosmos-style chain rather than an Ethereum clone, though it has added EVM support, so check current documentation for what your wallet and tools can use.
The native token is INJ. It is used for network fees, for staking to help secure the chain, and for governance votes. Fees on Injective are generally described as low, but the exact cost depends on network conditions and the app you use, so check before you transact. At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on the chain is about $22.2M, which is modest, and several larger numbers on this page come from multi-chain exchanges rather than Injective itself.
The ecosystem leans toward trading, staking and lending. Helix Spot and Dojoswap AMM cover exchange and swap needs, and Astroport reaches Injective from the wider Cosmos world. Hydro LST and Stride offer liquid staking, while Hydro Lending, Neptune Finance and Silo V3 provide money markets. Black Panther runs automated yield vaults, and Ninja Blaze is a small on-chain gaming site for adults only, aged 18+ (21+ where required), where readers should first confirm that online gambling is legal in their area.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 2 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.93B | +1.6% | 7.6 |
| 3 | SwissBorgReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $812M | −4.2% | 7.4 |
| 4 | Silo V3Reviewed | Lending | $4.57M | +14.4% | 6.9 |
| 5 | Neptune FinanceReviewed | Lending | $3.92M | +17.2% | 6.9 |
| 6 | Gate USReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $53.9M | −1.8% | 6.8 |
| 7 | Hydro LSTReviewed | Staking | $12.6M | +15.8% | 6.8 |
| 8 | AstroportReviewed | DEXes | $2.66M | −1.4% | 6.8 |
| 9 | KAIOReviewed | Real-World Assets | $34.7M | −10.5% | 6.5 |
| 10 | BalancedReviewed | CDPs | — | — | 6.5 |
| 11 | Injective ProtocolReviewed | Chain | — | — | 6.5 |
| 12 | StrideReviewed | Staking | $3.69M | −11.1% | 6.2 |
| 13 | TruStakeReviewed | Staking | $2.70M | +2.3% | 6.0 |
| 14 | Hydro LendingReviewed | Lending | $5.76M | +14.3% | 5.8 |
| 15 | Balanced ExchangeReviewed | DEXes | $1.98M | −0.1% | 5.8 |
| 16 | Black PantherReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $429K | +5.5% | 5.8 |
| 17 | Eris ProtocolReviewed | Staking | $1.69M | −6.3% | 5.5 |
| 18 | White Whale DexReviewed | DEXes | $285K | −9.1% | 5.5 |
| 19 | Injective BridgeReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $4.74M | −1.5% | 5.2 |
| 20 | Dojoswap AMMReviewed | DEXes | $578K | +14.9% | 5.0 |
| 21 | Hydro LSD-FiReviewed | Staking | $43.1K | +11.3% | 5.0 |
| 22 | Helix SpotReviewed | DEXes | $0 | −100% | 5.0 |
| 23 | Ninja BlazeReviewed | Crypto Gambling | — | — | 4.5 |
| 24 | SproutReviewed | Gamified Mining | $26.8K | +12.3% | 4.0 |
| 25 | InscribeReviewed | Marketplaces | — | — | 4.0 |
| 26 | Levana PerpsReviewed | Derivatives | $13.3K | −2.9% | 3.8 |
| 27 | Eris ProtocolReviewed | Staking | $1.69M | −6.3% | — |
| 28 | Mito FinanceReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $485K | +6.1% | — |
| 29 | Dojoswap LSDReviewed | Staking | $146K | +17.1% | — |
| 30 | BackBone LabsReviewed | Staking Pool | $98.9K | −4.9% | — |
| 31 | GryphonReviewed | Staking | $76.6K | +17.7% | — |
| 32 | Project AndromedaReviewed | Developer Tools | — | — | — |
| 33 | Injex FinanceReviewed | Dex Aggregator | — | — | — |
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 Injective
- 1Staking824%
- 2DEXes515%
- 3Centralized Exchanges412%
- 4Lending39%
- 5Real-World Assets13%
- 6CDPs13%
- 7Chain13%
- 8Yield Aggregator13%
- 9Cross Chain Bridge13%
- 10Crypto Gambling13%
- 11Gamified Mining13%
- 12Marketplaces13%
- 13Derivatives13%
- 14Liquidity Manager13%
- 15Staking Pool13%
- 16Developer Tools13%
- 17Dex Aggregator13%
Guides
Guides for Injective and other chains
Blockchain
Best Injective dApps for DeFi, NFTs and More in 2026Injective is a Layer-1 chain built for finance, so most of its dApps are trading, lending and derivatives venues, with NFTs and games as smaller areas. This guide explains how to judge which Injective dApps are worth using and how to check their current status.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Injective?
Injective is a layer 1 blockchain built in the Cosmos ecosystem and aimed at financial applications such as spot and derivatives trading, lending and staking. It has its own native token, INJ, and a built-in exchange module that apps can use instead of writing their own order book logic.
What is the INJ token used for?
INJ is the native token. In general terms it is used to pay network fees, to stake with validators that secure the chain, and to vote on governance proposals. Check the official documentation for current staking and fee details before you act.
Is Injective an EVM chain?
Injective was built on the Cosmos SDK rather than as an Ethereum clone, so it does not work like a typical EVM chain at its core. It has also added EVM support in recent years, but compatibility details change, so confirm current wallet and tooling support in the official docs.
Which dApps are on Injective?
Our site lists 32 dApps connected to Injective. They include liquid staking such as Hydro LST, lending markets like Hydro Lending and Neptune Finance, and exchanges like Helix Spot, Dojoswap AMM and Astroport. Several multi-chain exchange and asset platforms are also listed.
How big is the Injective DeFi ecosystem?
At the time of writing, DeFi TVL on Injective is about $22.2M, which is small next to the largest chains. Some larger figures on the list belong to centralized exchanges that span many chains, and they do not represent value locked on Injective itself.
How should I judge the risk of an Injective dApp?
Smaller protocols carry more risk, so check whether a dApp has audits, how much value it holds and whether the team is still active. On this page, Dojoswap AMM has a small TVL and no listed audits, and Levana Perps is winding down. Never put in more than you can afford to lose.
Are there gambling dApps on Injective?
Ninja Blaze is a small on-chain gaming platform on Injective with Jackpot, Double, Lootbox and Mines games. You must be 18 or older, or 21 or older where local law requires it, and you should check that online gambling is legal where you live before you play.
What is the largest dApp on Injective by TVL?
Which dApp on Injective has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Injective?
DappsAtlas tracks 33 dApps on Injective. Of these, 33 have a full review and 26 report value locked, $12.8B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Injective?
Staking (8), DEXes (5) and Centralized Exchanges (4) are the largest categories on Injective, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Injective grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Neptune Finance had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+17.2%) 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 Injective?
The 26 rated dApps on Injective average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.