Chain ranking
Top dApps on Kaia
60 projects that run on Kaia, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 60
- Reviewed
- 60
- Page
- 1/2
Kaia is a layer-1 blockchain formed when Klaytn and Finschia merged. It is EVM-compatible, so Ethereum-style smart contracts and wallets work with it, and it is built for fast finality. The stated aim is to make Web3 easier for everyday users, especially through consumer apps and messaging-style "superapp" use cases across Asia. In 2026 the network also overhauled how validators participate, governance and tokenomics, moving toward a more permissionless setup.
The native token is KAIA. It pays for transactions and is used for staking, and the supply has no fixed maximum. DeFi activity on the chain is modest: about $6.3 million in TVL at the time of writing. Liquidity is thin compared with the biggest EVM networks, so slippage and exit risk deserve attention.
The Kaia-native ecosystem is mostly DeFi. DEXes include KlaySwap V1, DragonSwap V3 and V2, Kokonut Swap, Eklipse Finance and Consensus Liquidity DEX. Staking is a strong theme, with Swapscanner LSD, Lair Finance and GOLDSTATION Staking. SuperEarn offers yield optimization, Kokoa Finance lets users mint the KSD stablecoin, and GOLDSTATION RWA centers on a gold-pegged coin. Multichain names such as Orbit Bridge, LayerZero V2 and Morpho Blue also appear on our list, but their TVL covers more than just Kaia.
Kaia dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 60
- Reviewed
- 60
- Total TVL
- $167B
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
LayerZero V2$17.9B
- 3
Morpho Blue$10.9B
- 4
Bitget$5.93B
- 5
Gate$5.91B
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Team Finance7.8
- 4
- 5
Looking for an overview? Read the Kaia ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $17.9B | +10.6% | 8.0 |
| 2 | Morpho BlueReviewed | Lending | $10.9B | −0.5% | 8.0 |
| 3 | Team FinanceReviewed | Token Locker | $57.0M | −1.5% | 7.8 |
| 4 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 5 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.93B | +1.6% | 7.6 |
| 6 | OpenseaReviewed | NFT Marketplaces: General | — | — | 7.6 |
| 7 | FlipsterReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $16.5M | −28.0% | 7.0 |
| 8 | Gate USReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $53.9M | −1.8% | 6.8 |
| 9 | DragonSwap V3 KaiaReviewed | DEXes | $1.12M | −40.0% | 6.8 |
| 10 | Avalon FinanceReviewed | Lending | $861K | −26.5% | 6.8 |
| 11 | Swapscanner LSDReviewed | Staking | $2.12M | −0.7% | 6.4 |
| 12 | DragonSwap V2 KaiaReviewed | DEXes | $76.4K | −0.6% | 6.3 |
| 13 | OmniHubReviewed | NFT Marketplaces: Other | — | — | 6.3 |
| 14 | Slime MinerReviewed | RPG Games | — | — | 6.3 |
| 15 | Lair FinanceReviewed | Liquid Restaking | $2.11M | +2.0% | 6.0 |
| 16 | Consensus Liquidity DEXReviewed | DEXes | $640K | −2.9% | 6.0 |
| 17 | BoraReviewed | Gaming | — | — | 6.0 |
| 18 | KlaySwap V1Reviewed | DEXes | $2.45M | −21.6% | 5.8 |
| 19 | DfbReviewed | Liquidity Manager | — | — | 5.8 |
| 20 | Orbit BridgeReviewed | Bridge | $15.2M | −3.4% | 5.5 |
| 21 | DefinixReviewed | DEXes | $334K | −2.0% | 5.5 |
| 22 | Shoebill V2Reviewed | Lending | $192K | −0.3% | 5.5 |
| 23 | XY FinanceReviewed | Bridge Aggregator | $600 | +1027% | 5.5 |
| 24 | Boxing Star xReviewed | Games: Action | — | — | 5.5 |
| 25 | KlaydiceReviewed | Play-to-Earn Games | — | — | 5.5 |
| 26 | GOLDSTATION RWAReviewed | Real-World Assets | $480K | −11.1% | 5.4 |
| 27 | Kokoa FinanceReviewed | CDPs | $105K | −0.6% | 5.4 |
| 28 | GOLDSTATION StakingReviewed | Staking Pool | $465K | −1.7% | 5.3 |
| 29 | SuperEarnReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $9.27M | −15.6% | 5.2 |
| 30 | MesherReviewed | Lending | $242K | −0.3% | 5.2 |
| 31 | AlphaSec BridgeReviewed | Bridge | $8.57K | −11.6% | 5.2 |
| 32 | ELYFIReviewed | Real-World Assets | $39 | 0.0% | 5.2 |
| 33 | Avalon USDaReviewed | CDPs | $3 | +0.1% | 5.1 |
| 34 | Kokonut SwapReviewed | DEXes | $77.7K | −2.1% | 5.0 |
| 35 | GOLDSTATION DEXReviewed | DEXes | $23.2K | −21.6% | 5.0 |
| 36 | Rhombus ProtocolReviewed | Lending | $1.17K | −2.3% | 5.0 |
| 37 | KlayswapReviewed | DEXes | — | — | 5.0 |
| 38 | FeatherReviewed | Risk Curators | $3.33M | −3.5% | 4.5 |
| 39 | Eklipse FinanceReviewed | DEXes | $45.4K | −0.4% | 4.2 |
| 40 | ClaimswapReviewed | DEXes | — | — | 4.0 |
| 41 | Butter NetworkReviewed | Bridge Aggregator | $1.19M | −0.0% | 2.5 |
| 42 | Binance CEXReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $127B | −6.0% | — |
| 43 | NEOPIN StakingReviewed | Staking Pool | $43.0M | −2.0% | — |
| 44 | Belt FinanceReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $12.8M | −0.9% | — |
| 45 | KLAYstationReviewed | Staking Pool | $1.29M | −2.4% | — |
| 46 | KlayportalReviewed | Staking Pool | $615K | −2.3% | — |
| 47 | PalaReviewed | DEXes | $345K | −0.6% | — |
| 48 | KLEX FinanceReviewed | DEXes | $163K | −0.6% | — |
| 49 | Capybara DexsReviewed | DEXes | $105K | −1.3% | — |
| 50 | KaiaSwapReviewed | DEXes | $51.2K | −1.2% | — |
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 Kaia
- 1DEXes1627%
- 2Lending58%
- 3Centralized Exchanges58%
- 4Staking Pool47%
- 5Bridge35%
- 6CDPs35%
- 7Bridge Aggregator23%
- 8Real-World Assets23%
- 9Yield Aggregator23%
- 10Token Locker12%
- 11NFT Marketplaces: General12%
- 12Staking12%
- 13NFT Marketplaces: Other12%
- 14RPG Games12%
- 15Liquid Restaking12%
- 16Gaming12%
- 17Liquidity Manager12%
- 18Games: Action12%
Guides
Guides for Kaia and other chains
DeFi
ClaimSwap on Kaia: What Active Wallet Growth Means in 2026ClaimSwap is an automated market maker exchange on the Klaytn network, which is now part of Kaia. This guide explains what active wallet growth figures measure, why they can mislead, and how to check activity and trade safely.
DeFi
ClaimSwap on Klaytn and Kaia: How the DEX Works in 2026ClaimSwap is an automated market maker exchange on Klaytn, which is now part of Kaia. This guide explains how it works, what a claim about wallet growth can and cannot tell you, and how to check activity yourself.
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 Kaia?
Kaia is an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain created from the merger of Klaytn and Finschia. It is aimed at consumer-facing apps, with a focus on Asian markets. Its native token is KAIA.
Is Kaia compatible with Ethereum?
Yes. Kaia is EVM-compatible, so developers can use Ethereum-style smart contracts and tooling. Wallets and apps built for the EVM generally work with it, though you should check each app's supported network settings.
What is the difference between Klaytn and Kaia?
Kaia is the result of the Klaytn and Finschia networks merging into one chain. Several older Kaia dApps, such as KlaySwap V1 and Eklipse Finance, date from the Klaytn era and are still listed. Some product names, like Swapscanner LSD, still mention KLAY.
What is the KAIA token used for?
KAIA is used to pay network fees and to take part in staking. Staking products on the chain include Swapscanner LSD, Lair Finance (which issues stKAIA) and GOLDSTATION Staking. Our research points to no fixed maximum supply, so check the official tokenomics before relying on supply assumptions.
How much value is locked in Kaia DeFi?
The chain's DeFi TVL was about $6.3 million at the time of writing, which is small next to the large EVM chains. The largest Kaia-native protocols by TVL include SuperEarn, KlaySwap V1 and Swapscanner LSD. Low TVL generally means thinner liquidity, so size your trades with care.
Why do some big dApps on this list show huge TVL figures?
Several large names on our list, such as Binance, LayerZero V2 and Morpho Blue, run across many chains, and the TVL shown for them covers all of those chains, not Kaia alone. Kaia-only apps are mostly smaller DEXes, staking and lending protocols. Read each dApp's page to see what it offers on Kaia in particular.
Are Kaia dApps safe to use?
Smaller protocols carry extra risk, including smart contract bugs, thin liquidity and limited audits. Several Kaia dApps hold under a million dollars in TVL. Read the review, check audit information and start with small amounts. This page is information, not financial advice.
What is the largest dApp on Kaia by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Kaia by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by LayerZero V2 ($17.9B) and Morpho Blue ($10.9B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Kaia has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Morpho Blue (8.0) and Team Finance (7.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Kaia?
DappsAtlas tracks 60 dApps on Kaia. Of these, 60 have a full review and 45 report value locked, $167B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Kaia?
DEXes (16), Lending (5) and Centralized Exchanges (5) are the largest categories on Kaia, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Kaia grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+10.6%) and DragonSwap V3 Kaia the biggest drop (−40.0%). Combined TVL moved −3.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Kaia?
The 41 rated dApps on Kaia average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 2 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.