Chain ranking
Top dApps on Somnia
12 projects that run on Somnia, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 12
- Reviewed
- 12
- Page
- 1/1
Somnia is a Layer 1 blockchain built for consumer-scale applications such as games, social apps and virtual worlds. It is EVM-compatible, so Ethereum-style wallets, smart contracts and developer tools can be adapted to it. The project's stated aim is real-time, high-throughput performance with low latency, and it describes a layered storage model and data compression as ways to keep costs manageable. Throughput claims come from the project and its promoters, so treat them as targets rather than guarantees.
The native token is SOMI, which is used to pay transaction fees on the network. As on most EVM chains, you need a small amount of the native token in your wallet to send transactions, swap tokens or use apps. Fee levels and token mechanics can change, so check the official documentation before moving funds.
The DeFi side of Somnia is still small, at about $2.8 million in total value locked at the time of writing. The leading native-focused dApps on our list are Quickswap V4, a DEX built on Algebra Integral with dynamic fees, Lair Finance, a liquid staking and restaking protocol, and Somnia Exchange, a small AMM for swaps and liquidity. Cross-chain infrastructure such as LayerZero V2 and Euclid Protocol also lists Somnia among many supported networks. Review each dApp's page for audit status and risk notes before using it.</br>
Somnia dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 12
- Reviewed
- 12
- Total TVL
- $23.9B
- Avg. score
- 6.6/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
LayerZero V2$17.9B
- 2
Gate$5.91B
- 3
Gate US$53.9M
- 4
Gearbox$22.2M
- 5
Quickswap V4$2.82M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Quickswap7.6
- 4
- 5
Looking for an overview? Read the Somnia ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $17.9B | +10.6% | 8.0 |
| 2 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 3 | QuickswapReviewed | DEXes | — | — | 7.6 |
| 4 | GearboxReviewed | Lending | $22.2M | +1.4% | 7.4 |
| 5 | Gate USReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $53.9M | −1.8% | 6.8 |
| 6 | Quickswap V4Reviewed | DEXes | $2.82M | −9.7% | 6.8 |
| 7 | NomisReviewed | Digital id | — | — | 6.5 |
| 8 | OmniHubReviewed | NFT Marketplaces: Other | — | — | 6.3 |
| 9 | Lair FinanceReviewed | Liquid Restaking | $2.11M | +2.0% | 6.0 |
| 10 | Euclid ProtocolReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $47.0K | −0.8% | 5.0 |
| 11 | Somnia ExchangeReviewed | DEXes | $63.5K | −4.9% | 4.8 |
| 12 | Elix.fiReviewed | DEXes | $3.34K | −9.9% | — |
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 Somnia
- 1DEXes433%
- 2Centralized Exchanges217%
- 3Bridge18%
- 4Lending18%
- 5Digital id18%
- 6NFT Marketplaces: Other18%
- 7Liquid Restaking18%
- 8Cross Chain Bridge18%
Guides
Guides for Somnia and other chains
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Frequently asked questions
What is Somnia?
Somnia is a Layer 1 blockchain aimed at consumer applications such as games, social apps and metaverse-style worlds. It is EVM-compatible, so tools and contracts built for Ethereum can be adapted to it. Its pitch centers on high throughput and low latency.
What is the SOMI token used for?
Yes, SOMI is the native token of Somnia. It is used to pay network fees, and it is the asset you would hold to interact with apps on the chain. Check the project's official documentation for details on staking and other uses.
Is Somnia EVM-compatible?
Yes. Search coverage describes Somnia as an EVM-compatible chain, which means Ethereum-style wallets, smart contract languages and developer tools can generally work with it. Developers still need to test their apps on Somnia, since performance and gas behavior can differ from Ethereum.
Which dApps are available on Somnia?
Our site lists 11 dApps for Somnia. They include Quickswap V4, Somnia Exchange and Lair Finance, plus cross-chain tools such as LayerZero V2 and Euclid Protocol. Several listings are multichain projects that support Somnia alongside many other networks.
How big is DeFi on Somnia?
DeFi activity on Somnia is small. Total value locked across the chain was about $2.8 million at the time of writing. Quickswap V4 and Lair Finance hold most of it, while Somnia Exchange is far smaller, so liquidity can be thin and swaps may move prices more than expected.
Is it safe to use dApps on Somnia?
Smaller chains carry extra risk. Liquidity is limited, some protocols have no listed audits, and prices can swing sharply. Check each dApp's audit status and contract addresses, start with small amounts, and never share your seed phrase. Nothing here is financial advice.
What is the largest dApp on Somnia by TVL?
LayerZero V2 is the largest dApp on Somnia by total value locked, with $17.9B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.91B) and Gate US ($53.9M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Somnia has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Quickswap (7.6). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many dApps are on Somnia?
DappsAtlas tracks 12 dApps on Somnia. Of these, 12 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $23.9B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Somnia?
DEXes (4), Centralized Exchanges (2) and Bridge (1) are the largest categories on Somnia, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Somnia grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+10.6%) and Quickswap V4 the biggest drop (−9.7%). Combined TVL moved +7.0% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Somnia?
The 11 rated dApps on Somnia average 6.6 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.