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Top dApps on Kava
54 projects that run on Kava, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 54
- Reviewed
- 54
- Page
- 1/2
Kava is a Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK, with Ethereum compatibility added so developers can use familiar tools. Sources describe it as a co-chain design: a Cosmos side for speed and cross-chain connectivity, and an EVM side for Solidity apps and Ethereum wallets. It runs on proof-of-stake, where token holders stake to help secure the network.
The native token is KAVA. It is used for staking, for governance votes, and for paying transaction fees. Fees are set by the network and can change, so check your wallet for the current cost before you transact. DeFi TVL on Kava was about $19.8M at the time of writing, a small figure compared with the biggest chains.
Kava began as a platform for borrowing against crypto collateral, and DeFi is still its main use. On our site, the Kava-linked dApps include the decentralized exchanges Kava Swap, Blueshift and WAGMI, the CDP lender Abracadabra Spell, the delta-neutral vault ScrubVault, and the yield optimizer Kogefarm. The wider list also includes multichain names such as LayerZero V2, Stargate V2 and SushiSwap, plus exchanges like Binance, so check each dApp's page to see what it actually supports on Kava.
Kava dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 54
- Reviewed
- 54
- Total TVL
- $157B
- Avg. score
- 5.6/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Binance CEX$127B
- 2
LayerZero V2$17.9B
- 3
Bitget$5.93B
- 4
Gate$5.91B
- 5
Stargate V2$79.3M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
Team Finance7.8
- 3
- 4
- 5
Looking for an overview? Read the Kava ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $17.9B | +10.6% | 8.0 |
| 2 | Team FinanceReviewed | Token Locker | $57.0M | −1.5% | 7.8 |
| 3 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 4 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.93B | +1.6% | 7.6 |
| 5 | Stargate V2Reviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $79.3M | +4.1% | 7.6 |
| 6 | RubicReviewed | Dex Aggregator | $0 | — | 7.5 |
| 7 | SushiSwapReviewed | DEXes | $35.5M | −0.8% | 7.4 |
| 8 | SymbiosisReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $8.23M | +0.4% | 7.2 |
| 9 | SushiSwap V3Reviewed | DEXes | $39.6M | +4.2% | 7.0 |
| 10 | Stargate V1Reviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $8.62M | −0.3% | 7.0 |
| 11 | ICHIReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $5.61M | −6.8% | 7.0 |
| 12 | GammaReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $2.74M | −3.2% | 7.0 |
| 13 | BlueshiftReviewed | DEXes | $4.25M | −1.7% | 6.8 |
| 14 | MesonReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $582K | −11.1% | 6.5 |
| 15 | CounterstakeReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | — | — | 6.3 |
| 16 | iZiSwapReviewed | DEXes | $1.53M | −1.1% | 6.2 |
| 17 | Abracadabra SpellReviewed | CDPs | $4.47M | −0.9% | 6.0 |
| 18 | dForce LendingReviewed | Lending | $1.07M | +4.7% | 5.8 |
| 19 | WAGMIReviewed | DEXes | $214K | −8.4% | 5.6 |
| 20 | TarotReviewed | Lending | $478K | −6.0% | 5.5 |
| 21 | KogefarmReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $152K | −1.2% | 5.5 |
| 22 | Scrub InvestReviewed | Basis Trading | $28.6K | −0.1% | 5.5 |
| 23 | ScrubVaultReviewed | Basis Trading | $166K | +0.3% | 5.4 |
| 24 | Kava SwapReviewed | DEXes | $161K | −3.7% | 5.2 |
| 25 | LunosReviewed | Insurance | $39.8K | 0.0% | 5.0 |
| 26 | DexPadReviewed | Presale | $22.3K | −2.6% | 5.0 |
| 27 | EquilibreReviewed | DEXes | — | — | 5.0 |
| 28 | Poly NetworkReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | — | — | 5.0 |
| 29 | RenVMReviewed | Bridge | — | — | 5.0 |
| 30 | FilDAReviewed | Lending | $92.0K | +13.3% | 4.5 |
| 31 | CrossCurveReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $34.9K | −2.5% | 4.5 |
| 32 | WOWswapReviewed | DEXes | $41.1K | −1.2% | 4.3 |
| 33 | CryptoBladesReviewed | RPG Games | $0 | — | 4.2 |
| 34 | OpenBiSeaReviewed | NFT Marketplaces: General | $131 | −0.6% | 4.0 |
| 35 | Saddle FinanceReviewed | DEXes | $906K | −1.1% | 3.2 |
| 36 | MozaicReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $7.58K | −0.1% | 3.2 |
| 37 | EmpireDEXReviewed | DEXes | $2.62M | −1.2% | 3.0 |
| 38 | MIM SwapReviewed | DEXes | $41.2K | +0.1% | 2.5 |
| 39 | Grim FinanceReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $6.66K | −6.9% | 2.5 |
| 40 | Binance CEXReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $127B | −6.0% | — |
| 41 | Steer ProtocolReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $14.9M | −3.9% | — |
| 42 | Kava MintReviewed | CDPs | $11.4M | −2.7% | — |
| 43 | ACryptoSReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $10.5M | −0.0% | — |
| 44 | Kava EarnReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $1.30M | −2.7% | — |
| 45 | Kava LiquidReviewed | Staking | $1.28M | −2.5% | — |
| 46 | DysonReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $242K | −0.3% | — |
| 47 | PhotonSwap FinanceReviewed | DEXes | $100K | −1.5% | — |
| 48 | Kava BoostReviewed | Farm | $21.4K | −0.2% | — |
| 49 | WhaleSwapReviewed | OTC Marketplaces | $1.73K | −0.4% | — |
| 50 | Wrapped BNBReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $1 | −0.8% | — |
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 Kava
- 1DEXes1324%
- 2Cross Chain Bridge917%
- 3Yield Aggregator611%
- 4Liquidity Manager59%
- 5Centralized Exchanges36%
- 6Lending36%
- 7Bridge24%
- 8CDPs24%
- 9Basis Trading24%
- 10Token Locker12%
- 11Dex Aggregator12%
- 12Insurance12%
- 13Presale12%
- 14RPG Games12%
- 15NFT Marketplaces: General12%
- 16Staking12%
- 17Farm12%
- 18OTC Marketplaces12%
Guides
Guides for Kava and other chains
DeFi
Kinetix Perpetual Exchange on Kava EVM: How It Works and RisksKinetix is a perpetual futures platform associated with the Kava EVM network. This guide explains what perpetual contracts are, how Kava's EVM layer fits in, and what to check before trading on any onchain derivatives venue.
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.
Blockchain
How the Bitcoin Lightning Network WorksThe Bitcoin Lightning Network moves payments through channels that sit on top of Bitcoin, so most transfers do not need their own blockchain transaction. Learn how channels, routing, fees and liquidity work, and what to consider before using Lightning.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kava?
Kava is a Layer 1 blockchain that combines the Cosmos SDK with Ethereum-style developer tools. It started as a platform for collateralized lending and stablecoins and now hosts a broader set of DeFi apps.
Is Kava EVM compatible?
Yes, Kava supports Ethereum-compatible smart contracts through its EVM side, so Solidity apps and common Ethereum wallets can work with it. It also has a Cosmos side, which is what gives it the Cosmos-style tooling and cross-chain focus.
What is the KAVA token used for?
KAVA is the native token. Search sources describe it as being used to secure the network through staking, to vote in governance, and to pay network fees. Check Kava's current documentation for exact parameters before staking.
How many Kava dApps are on this site?
We list 53 dApps for Kava. Many are multichain projects that also run elsewhere, while a few, such as Kava Swap, are mainly or wholly Kava-based.
What kinds of dApps run on Kava?
DeFi is the main category. The Kava-linked entries include decentralized exchanges (Kava Swap, Blueshift, WAGMI), a CDP lender (Abracadabra Spell), a basis-trading vault (ScrubVault) and a yield optimizer (Kogefarm).
How big is Kava's DeFi ecosystem?
Total value locked in Kava DeFi was about $19.8M at the time of writing, which is modest next to the largest chains. Smaller liquidity can mean wider spreads and thinner markets, so size your trades accordingly.
Are Kava dApps safe to use?
No DeFi app is risk-free. Smart contract bugs, thin liquidity and shut-down projects are real risks, and EmpireDEX, for example, is now described by third-party sources as closed. Check each dApp's status and audits, and only use funds you can afford to lose.
What is the largest dApp on Kava by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest dApp on Kava by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by LayerZero V2 ($17.9B) and Bitget ($5.93B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Kava has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Team Finance (7.8) 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 Kava?
DappsAtlas tracks 54 dApps on Kava. Of these, 54 have a full review and 44 report value locked, $157B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Kava?
DEXes (13), Cross Chain Bridge (9) and Yield Aggregator (6) are the largest categories on Kava, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Kava grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+10.6%) and ICHI the biggest drop (−6.8%). Combined TVL moved −3.9% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Kava?
The 39 rated dApps on Kava average 5.6 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 10 score below 5.