The best decentralized applications running on the Avalanche blockchain. Avalanche is known for its high throughput and near-instant transaction finality, attracting major DeFi protocols like Aave and Benqi. Whether you're lending, borrowing, or yield farming, this list covers the top dApps in the Avalanche ecosystem.
1
4.7
Yield Yak
YAK
YieldYak is a key Avalanche dApp providing auto-compounding yield optimization and DEX aggregation, serving as essential DeFi infrastructure on the Avalanche C-Chain.
2
4.6
Benqi
QI
Avalanche
Benqi is a native Avalanche protocol and one of the largest DeFi applications on the Avalanche C-Chain by total value locked.
3
4.6
Aave
AAVE
$119.56
24h: +0.6%
Aave's deployment on Avalanche brings its battle-tested lending and borrowing protocol to the Avalanche ecosystem, offering fast finality and lower transaction costs.
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