Chain ranking
Top dApps on Terra
19 projects that run on Terra, ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked.
- Listed
- 19
- Reviewed
- 19
- Page
- 1/1
Terra is a proof-of-stake blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. Validators secure the network, and token holders can delegate their stake to them. Smart contracts run on CosmWasm rather than the Ethereum Virtual Machine, so Terra apps use CW20 tokens and work with Cosmos-style wallets, not standard EVM tooling. Today the name covers two chains: the original Terra Classic and the newer Terra 2.0.
Terra's native token is LUNA on Terra 2.0 and LUNC on Terra Classic, and it is used for staking, governance and paying network fees. Terra became widely known for the UST algorithmic stablecoin, which collapsed in 2022 and wiped out much of the ecosystem. We don't list a current TVL for the chain, and activity is far smaller than it was before the crash.
The dApps on this page include a few Terra-native projects. Terraswap is a Uniswap-style DEX, GarudaDefi is an AMM with farms and a token factory, and Terraport is a small DEX hub with a launchpad. Eris Protocol covers liquid staking across several Cosmos chains, and Risk Harbor offers smart contract cover. Multi-chain names such as Lido, Nansen Portfolio, Bitget, Gate and Latoken also list Terra support, but they are not Terra-only, and the centralized exchanges are not on-chain apps. Liquidity on most Terra-native apps is thin, so read each review carefully.
Terra dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 19
- Reviewed
- 19
- Total TVL
- $33.7B
- Avg. score
- 5.6/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Lido$21.8B
- 2
Bitget$5.93B
- 3
Gate$5.91B
- 4
Eris Protocol$1.69M
- 5
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4Nansen Portfolio6.5
- 5
Latoken5.8
Looking for an overview? Read the Terra ecosystem guide.
| Category | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LidoReviewed | Staking Pool | $21.8B | +0.1% | 8.6 |
| 2 | GateReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.91B | −2.6% | 7.7 |
| 3 | BitgetReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $5.93B | +1.6% | 7.6 |
| 4 | Nansen PortfolioReviewed | Analytics | — | — | 6.5 |
| 5 | LatokenReviewed | Centralized Exchanges | $232K | −3.2% | 5.8 |
| 6 | Eris ProtocolReviewed | Staking | $1.69M | −6.3% | 5.5 |
| 7 | TerraportReviewed | DEXes | $61.4K | −8.5% | 5.5 |
| 8 | TerraswapReviewed | DEXes | $283K | −6.0% | 5.2 |
| 9 | Mars LendReviewed | Lending | $0 | −2.4% | 5.2 |
| 10 | GarudaDefiReviewed | DEXes | $77.6K | −11.7% | 5.0 |
| 11 | Risk HarborReviewed | Insurance | $14.9K | −0.0% | 4.8 |
| 12 | Maxylab MultichainReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | — | — | 4.5 |
| 13 | MirrorReviewed | Synthetics | — | — | 3.0 |
| 14 | Terra LunaReviewed | Chain | — | — | 3.0 |
| 15 | Eris ProtocolReviewed | Staking | $1.69M | −6.3% | — |
| 16 | Allbridge ClassicReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | $8.27K | −99.2% | — |
| 17 | HawksightReviewed | Yield Aggregator | — | — | — |
| 18 | EvodefiReviewed | Cross Chain Bridge | — | — | — |
| 19 | WaxcasinoReviewed | Crypto Gambling | — | — | — |
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 Terra
- 1Centralized Exchanges316%
- 2DEXes316%
- 3Cross Chain Bridge316%
- 4Staking211%
- 5Staking Pool15%
- 6Analytics15%
- 7Lending15%
- 8Insurance15%
- 9Synthetics15%
- 10Chain15%
- 11Yield Aggregator15%
- 12Crypto Gambling15%
Guides
Guides for Terra and other chains
DeFi
DeFi Stablecoins After Terra, Tornado Cash and the Ethereum MergeThe 2022 collapse of Terra, the sanctions on Tornado Cash and Ethereum's move to proof of stake reshaped how DeFi stablecoins are designed, collateralized and judged. This guide explains what happened, which designs held up and what to check before you rely on any dollar token in DeFi today.
Token
Do Kwon and the Terra Luna Collapse: Interpol Red Notice ExplainedDo Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, became the subject of an Interpol red notice after the collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna tokens in 2022. This guide explains what that notice is, how the case moved to the United States, and what the episode teaches about stablecoin risk.
DeFi
Is Terra Trying to Kill MakerDAO's DAI Stablecoin? Facts for 2026Terra's collapse in 2022 was caused by flaws in its own stablecoin design, and there is no public evidence that Terra targeted MakerDAO's DAI. This guide explains what happened, how DAI works now under the Sky name, and how to check claims like this yourself.
Token
Terra 2.0 and the LUNA Airdrop: What Happened and What It MeansThe Terra 2.0 LUNA airdrop gave holders of the original Terra tokens a share of a new chain's LUNA after the 2022 collapse. This guide explains what the airdrop was, how the snapshot and distribution worked, and what holders can check today.
Token
Terra Chain Halt and LUNA Collapse: What Happened and What It MeansTerra's LUNA token and UST stablecoin collapsed in May 2022, and the network's validators halted the chain to stop the damage. This guide explains the mechanics of the failure, what the halt did and did not fix, and what readers can check today.
Token
Terra Ecosystem Revival Plan: Why the Community Pushed BackThe Terra ecosystem revival plan of May 2022 split the community, with supporters seeing a clean restart and critics objecting to how it treated existing holders. This guide explains what the plan proposed, why it drew so much criticism, what happened after the vote, and how to check the current status yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is Terra?
Terra is a proof-of-stake blockchain best known for the UST algorithmic stablecoin, which collapsed in 2022. The network split afterward: the original chain continued as Terra Classic, and a new chain, Terra 2.0, launched with its own LUNA token.
Is Terra an EVM chain?
No. Terra is built on the Cosmos SDK and runs smart contracts through CosmWasm, which is why tokens here are often called CW20 tokens instead of ERC-20. Ethereum wallets and contracts do not work on it directly.
What is the difference between Terra Classic and Terra 2.0?
Terra Classic is the original chain that kept running after the 2022 crash, and its token is usually called LUNC. Terra 2.0 is the newer chain with a fresh LUNA token. Some dApps on this page, such as Terraswap and Eris Protocol, list both chains.
Which dApps can I use on Terra?
Among the Terra-focused apps on our list are Terraswap, GarudaDefi and Terraport, which are DEXes on Terra Classic. Eris Protocol offers liquid staking. Lido, Nansen Portfolio and several exchanges also list Terra support alongside many other chains.
Is the TVL shown for a dApp all on Terra?
Not necessarily. Some listings, such as Lido, Bitget and Gate, run across many chains, and their TVL figures reflect all of those chains combined. Terra-native apps like Terraswap, GarudaDefi and Terraport hold much smaller amounts, in the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars at the time of writing.
Is it safe to use DeFi on Terra?
Terra-based DeFi carries real risks. The 2022 collapse damaged trust, liquidity on several apps is thin, and smart contract bugs or token price swings can cause losses. Check each project's audits and liquidity, start with small amounts, and only use money you can afford to lose.
What is the largest dApp on Terra by TVL?
Which dApp on Terra has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many dApps are on Terra?
DappsAtlas tracks 19 dApps on Terra. Of these, 19 have a full review and 11 report value locked, $33.7B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What are the most common types of dApps on Terra?
Centralized Exchanges (3), DEXes (3) and Cross Chain Bridge (3) are the largest categories on Terra, by number of projects.
Which dApps on Terra grew the most this week?
Among dApps with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and Eris Protocol the biggest drop (−6.3%). Combined TVL moved −0.1% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for dApps on Terra?
The 14 rated dApps on Terra average 5.6 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.