(source code, docs) - Largest DEX by volume. V4 adds customizable hooks for advanced functionality

(source code, docs) - Specialized AMM for stablecoin and like-kind asset swaps with low slippage

(source code, docs) - Customizable AMM pools supporting multiple tokens with different weightings

(source code, docs) - Largest DEX on BNB Chain, now multi-chain

(source code, docs) - Multi-chain AMM with additional DeFi products

(source code, docs) - Next-gen AMM on Base with ve(3,3) tokenomics

(source code, docs) - Finds best swap routes across multiple DEXs

Aggregator by 0x with professional trading UI

(source code) - Multi-chain aggregator with MEV protection

(source code, docs) - MEV-protected trading via batch auctions and off-chain order matching

(source code) - Leading Solana DEX aggregator with limit orders and DCA

(source code) - AMM with concentrated liquidity integrated with Serum orderbook

(source code) - User-friendly DEX with concentrated liquidity (Whirlpools)

(source code, docs) - Native cross-chain swaps (BTC, ETH, etc.) without wrapped tokens

(docs) - $144B+ market cap, most liquid stablecoin

(source code, docs) - $59B+ market cap, issued by Circle

(source code) - Regulated by NYDFS

(source code) - Issued by Gemini exchange

(source code, docs) - $5B+ supply, overcollateralized by crypto (MakerDAO rebranded to Sky)

(docs) - Synthetic dollar using delta-neutral positions on perpetual futures

(source code, docs) - Minted by borrowing on Aave

(docs) - Soft liquidation mechanism (LLAMMA) reduces liquidation risk

(source code, docs) - 0% interest, ETH-only collateral, immutable protocol

(source code, docs) - Fractional-algorithmic design

(source code) - Centralized custody, largest supply

(source code) - Decentralized Bitcoin bridge

Collapsed May 2022 (~$40B lost). Pure algorithmic stablecoins have proven unreliable

(source code, docs) - $14.6B+ TVL, invented flash loans, multi-chain. V3 improves capital efficiency

(source code, docs) - Algorithmic interest rates. V3 adds isolated markets per asset

(source code, docs) - Improves rates by peer-to-peer matching on top of Aave/Compound

(source code, docs) - MakerDAO's lending market, integrated with DAI Savings Rate

(source code, docs) - Permissionless listings with reactive interest rates

(docs) - Omnichain liquidity layer (borrow on one chain, deposit on another)

(source code, docs) - Largest lending market on BNB Chain

(source code, docs) - Avalanche lending market

(source code, docs) - Self-repaying loans (debt paid from yield on collateral)

(source code, docs) - $10B+ TVL, ~29% of all staked ETH. Liquid token: stETH

(source code, docs) - Most decentralized, 3,800+ independent validators. Liquid token: rETH

(source code, docs) - Dual token system: frxETH (non-yielding) and sfrxETH (yielding)

(docs) - Liquid staking + restaking in one protocol

(source code, docs) - Solana liquid staking (mSOL)

Solana liquid staking with MEV rewards (jitoSOL)

(source code, docs) - Multi-chain (ETH, MATIC, BNB, etc.)

(source code, docs) - OG yield optimizer. $1B+ TVL, battle-tested strategies

(source code, docs) - $1.75B+ TVL, specializes in boosting Curve yields

(source code, docs) - Multi-chain auto-compounder (20+ chains)

(source code, docs) - Trade future yield (separate principal from yield)

(source code, docs) - Avalanche-focused auto-compounder

(source code, docs) - $14.3B+ TVL, pioneered restaking concept. Secures "Actively Validated Services" (AVSs)

(docs) - Flexible restaking with custom slashing conditions

(docs) - Multi-asset restaking (not just ETH)

(source code, docs) - Liquid restaking with anti-slashing tech

(source code, docs) - $1B+ daily volume, up to 50x leverage. Uses GLP pool as counterparty

(source code, docs) - Orderbook-based, now on standalone blockchain. Highest volume perp DEX

Fully on-chain orderbook L1, fastest-growing perp DEX

(source code, docs) - Debt pool model, deep liquidity for crypto and forex

(source code, docs) - Synthetic leverage on forex, commodities, stocks

(docs) - Hybrid AMM + orderbook on Arbitrum

(source code, docs) - Perps powered by Synthetix liquidity

(source code, docs) - Options AMM with dynamic pricing

(source code, docs) - Peer-to-pool options trading

(docs) - Options with rebates to reduce losses

(source code, docs) - Automated options strategies (covered calls, put selling)

(docs) - Largest prediction market, $2B+ in 2024 volume betting on real-world events

(source code, docs) - OG prediction market protocol

Sports betting prediction market

(source code, docs) - $3.9B TVL, most DeFi activity (GMX, Uniswap, Aave, etc.)

(docs) - $4.3B TVL, 55% of L2 transaction volume. Built by Coinbase on OP Stack

(source code, docs) - $843M TVL, created OP Stack used by Base and others (Superchain)

(source code, docs) - Native account abstraction, low fees

(source code, docs) - Uses STARK proofs, Cairo programming language

(source code, docs) - EVM-equivalent ZK rollup

(source code, docs) - Bytecode-compatible zkEVM

(source code, docs) - Mature DeFi ecosystem, faster but less secure than rollups

(source code, docs) - Create and manage on-chain investment funds

(source code, docs) - Social asset management (copy successful managers)

(source code, docs) - Most popular Ethereum wallet, built-in swaps

Mobile-friendly Ethereum wallet

(source code) - Desktop wallet with better multi-chain UX

(source code, docs) - Multi-sig wallet (formerly Gnosis Safe)

Track positions across 1000+ protocols

Portfolio tracker + easy DeFi interactions

(source code) - Portfolio + trading interface

Automation for lending positions (MakerDAO, Aave, Compound)

Manage Uniswap V3 liquidity

(source code) - Smart wallet for advanced DeFi interactions

(source code, docs) - Index and query blockchain data

(source code, docs) - Connect wallets to dapps

(source code) - Best DeFi data source: TVL, yields, stablecoins, unlocks across all chains

Create custom dashboards with SQL queries on blockchain data

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Advanced DEX trading terminal

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On-chain analytics with labeled wallets (tracks smart money)

Track entities and wallets

On-chain metrics and market intelligence

(docs) - Tokenized US Treasuries and bonds

(source code, docs) - Tokenize real-world assets (invoices, real estate)

(source code, docs) - Under-collateralized loans to institutions

(source code, docs) - Real-world loans without crypto collateral

(source code, docs) - Fast, capital-efficient bridge using intents

(source code, docs) - LayerZero-based composable bridge

(source code, docs) - Privacy-focused ZK rollup

(docs) - Private DeFi transactions via ZK-SNARKs

(source code) - Gasless off-chain voting for DAOs

(docs) - On-chain governance interface

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