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Top dApps on Swellchain
12 projects that run on Swellchain, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 12
- Reviewed
- 12
- Page
- 1/1
Swellchain is an Ethereum layer 2 rollup launched by the team behind Swell Network, a liquid staking and restaking protocol. It is built on the OP Stack, so it is EVM-compatible and batches transactions off Ethereum before settling them back to the base chain. Its stated focus is restaking, with security ideas drawn from EigenLayer, so it aims to be a home for apps built around staked ETH.
Our data lists no separate native token for Swellchain. Fees work as on other Ethereum rollups, where gas is typically paid in ETH and is usually lower than on Ethereum mainnet. Confirm the current fee token in your wallet before you transact. Our DeFi TVL figure for the chain reads $0 at the time of writing, which likely reflects limited tracking, so check individual dApps for their own numbers.
The ecosystem on this page leans toward yield and cross-chain infrastructure. Swell Earn offers automated yield vaults built by Nucleus and monitored by Gauntlet, and Ambient provides a concentrated liquidity DEX. Bridges and messaging tools such as Stargate V2, Hyperlane and LayerZero V2 handle asset transfers, while Euler V2 and Velodrome add lending and trading. We list 13 dApps in total.
Swellchain dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 12
- Reviewed
- 12
- Total TVL
- $18.3B
- Avg. score
- 6.7/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
LayerZero V2$17.9B
- 2
Euler V2$283M
- 3
Stargate V2$79.3M
- 4
Hyperlane$71.7M
- 5
Nucleus$6.61M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Velodrome V36.8
Looking for an overview? Read the Swellchain ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LayerZero V2Reviewed | Bridge | $17.9B | +10.6% | 8.0 |
| 2 | Euler V2Reviewed | Lending | $283M | +5.5% | 8.0 |
| 3 | Stargate V2Reviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $79.3M | +4.1% | 7.6 |
| 4 | HyperlaneReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $71.7M | −4.5% | 7.4 |
| 5 | Velodrome V3Reviewed | DEXes | $5.47M | −6.7% | 6.8 |
| 6 | Velodrome V2Reviewed | DEXes | $4.72M | −6.8% | 6.8 |
| 7 | Swell EarnReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $466K | −3.7% | 6.5 |
| 8 | ClovisReviewed | Yield Aggregator | $204K | −2.3% | 6.5 |
| 9 | AmbientReviewed | DEXes | $1.80M | −0.8% | 5.8 |
| 10 | Tempest FinanceReviewed | Liquidity Manager | $17.4K | −0.4% | 5.2 |
| 11 | UlyssesReviewed | Bridge | $25.7K | +0.1% | 5.0 |
| 12 | NucleusReviewed | AI | $6.61M | +5.8% | — |
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 Swellchain
- 1DEXes325%
- 2Bridge217%
- 3Cross Chain Bridge217%
- 4Yield Aggregator217%
- 5Lending18%
- 6Liquidity Manager18%
- 7AI18%
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Frequently asked questions
What is Swellchain?
Swellchain is an Ethereum layer 2 rollup from the Swell team, built on the OP Stack. It is designed around restaking, so it ties into EigenLayer-style security as well as Ethereum settlement.
Is Swellchain EVM compatible?
It is built on the OP Stack, which is EVM-compatible. Ethereum wallets and Solidity-based apps generally work as they do on other OP Stack chains, though you should confirm network details in each app before connecting.
What token do I need to pay fees on Swellchain?
Our data lists no separate native token for the chain. Rollups of this type usually take gas in ETH, but check your wallet and the official Swell documentation for the current fee token before you bridge funds.
Which dApps can I use on Swellchain?
This page lists 13 dApps. They include Ambient, Swell Earn, Stargate V2, Hyperlane and LayerZero V2, plus other DeFi apps such as Euler V2 and Velodrome. Deployment details vary by app, so check each dApp's own page for what it offers on Swellchain.
How do I move assets to Swellchain?
Cross-chain tools such as Stargate V2, Hyperlane and LayerZero V2 are listed on this page and are built to move assets between networks. Check each dApp's page to confirm that Swellchain is supported, and send a small test transfer first.
How much value is locked on Swellchain?
Our data shows a DeFi TVL of $0 for the chain at the time of writing. That figure may reflect gaps in tracking rather than an empty ecosystem, so treat it with caution. Swell Earn shows about $505,000 in TVL, and Ambient about $1.9 million across all its chains.
Is using Swellchain dApps risky?
Any DeFi use carries risk, including smart contract bugs, bridge failures and price swings, and rollups add their own dependencies. Use only funds you can afford to lose, and read each dApp's documentation and audits before depositing.
What is the largest dApp on Swellchain by TVL?
LayerZero V2 is the largest dApp on Swellchain by total value locked, with $17.9B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Euler V2 ($283M) and Stargate V2 ($79.3M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which dApp on Swellchain has the highest DappsAtlas score?
LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Euler V2 (8.0) and Stargate V2 (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 Swellchain?
DappsAtlas tracks 12 dApps on Swellchain. Of these, 12 have a full review and 12 report value locked, $18.3B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Swellchain?
DEXes (3), Bridge (2) and Cross Chain Bridge (2) are the largest categories on Swellchain, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Swellchain grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+10.6%) and Velodrome V2 the biggest drop (−6.8%). Combined TVL moved +10.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Swellchain?
The 11 rated dApps on Swellchain average 6.7 out of 10. Of these, 2 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.