Chain ranking
Top dApps on Stargaze
2 projects that run on Stargaze, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 2
- Reviewed
- 2
- Page
- 1/1
Stargaze is a proof-of-stake blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem, designed around NFTs. It is built with the Cosmos SDK, so it is its own sovereign chain, not an app running on a shared network. This design allows it to connect to other Cosmos chains through IBC, the ecosystem's cross-chain messaging standard. It is not an EVM chain. Smart contracts are typically written for CosmWasm, and users connect with Cosmos-compatible wallets.
The native token is STARS. As on most Cosmos chains, it supports staking to help secure the network, voting on governance proposals, and paying transaction fees. Fees depend on network settings and can change through governance, so check current values in a wallet before you transact. We do not cite a TVL or price here because those figures move daily.
The ecosystem is known for the Stargaze marketplace and launchpad, where creators can release collections and collectors can trade them. Stride, a Cosmos-focused liquid staking protocol that gives stakers a tradable receipt token for assets like ATOM and OSMO, is also listed on this page. Both are reviewed on our site, so you can compare what each one does before you connect a wallet.
Stargaze dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 2
- Reviewed
- 2
- Total TVL
- $3.69M
- Avg. score
- 6.3/10
Looking for an overview? Read the Stargaze ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | StargazeReviewed | NFT Marketplaces: General | — | — | 6.5 |
| 2 | StrideReviewed | Staking | $3.69M | −11.1% | 6.2 |
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 Stargaze
- 1NFT Marketplaces: General150%
- 2Staking150%
Guides
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stargaze?
Stargaze is a proof-of-stake blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem, built for NFTs. It runs a marketplace and launchpad for collectors and creators, and it is governed by its community of STARS token holders.
Is Stargaze an EVM chain?
No. Stargaze is a Cosmos SDK app chain, and its smart contracts are generally written for CosmWasm rather than the EVM. Ethereum wallets and Solidity contracts do not work on it directly. You use a Cosmos-compatible wallet instead.
What is the STARS token used for?
STARS is the chain's native token. It is the token tied to the network and its marketplace, and it is typically used for staking, governance and network fees. Check the current fee and staking rules in the official documentation before you transact.
Which dApps are listed for Stargaze?
Our directory currently lists two dApps for this page: Stargaze, the NFT marketplace and launchpad, and Stride, a liquid staking protocol for Cosmos tokens. The ecosystem on this chain is small and centred on NFTs.
What does Stride do?
Stride lets you stake tokens such as ATOM and OSMO and receive a tradable receipt token in return. It is Cosmos-focused and supports several chains, so it is a staking tool for the wider ecosystem, not only for Stargaze. Check which networks it supports before you stake.
What should I watch out for when using NFT dApps on Stargaze?
NFTs and tokens can lose value quickly, and smart contracts can have bugs. Only use funds you can afford to lose, check that you are on the official site, and keep your seed phrase private. Some NFT drops and mint mechanics involve chance, so you should be 18 or older, or 21 where required, and check what the rules are where you live.
What is the largest dApp on Stargaze by TVL?
Stride is the largest dApp on Stargaze by total value locked, with $3.69M across all the chains it supports. TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Stargaze has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Stargaze?
DappsAtlas tracks 2 dApps on Stargaze. Of these, 2 have a full review and 1 report value locked, $3.69M in total, counting value on every chain they support.