Chain · gas: ADA
Cardano
Total TVL
$55.54M
Protocols
3
Active pools
85
Overview
Cardano is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses ADA as its native gas token. The network hosts 3 DeFi protocols across 102 active pools, with total value locked reaching $131.47 million USD. This positions Cardano as a modest but functional DeFi ecosystem relative to larger smart contract platforms. The chain's DeFi activity remains concentrated in a limited protocol set, suggesting either early-stage development or selective adoption of decentralized finance applications. EVM compatibility status is not specified, which may influence developer accessibility and cross-chain integration potential. Category breakdowns by TVL share are data unavailable, preventing detailed analysis of which DeFi verticals—such as decentralized exchanges, lending, or synthetic assets—drive the ecosystem's current value allocation.
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TVL history
TVL share by category
| Category | Pools | TVL |
|---|---|---|
| Lending | 16 | $10.33M |
| Dexs | 64 | $9.95M |
| CDP | 5 | $3.94M |
Top protocols on Cardano
| Protocol | Category | TVL on Cardano |
|---|---|---|
| KuCoin | CEX | $18.75M |
| Gate | CEX | $14.62M |
| Bitkub | CEX | $13.87M |
| Minswap DEX | Dexs | $13.09M |
| Liqwid | Lending | $12.40M |
| Bitget | CEX | $10.13M |
| Bybit | CEX | $7.23M |
| HTX | CEX | $7.11M |
| Indodax | CEX | $6.26M |
| Djed Stablecoin | Dual-Token Stablecoin | $5.29M |
| SwissBorg | CEX | $4.93M |
| Splash Protocol | Dexs | $4.14M |
| Indigo | CDP | $4.01M |
| Surf Lending | Lending | $3.32M |
| CoinDCX | CEX | $3.25M |
Top pools on Cardano
| Protocol | Symbol | TVL | APY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liqwid | ADA | $7.02M | 2.05% |
| Indigo | IUSD | $2.91M | 0.00% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-MIN | $1.24M | 3.38% |
| Liqwid | DJED | $1.06M | 12.74% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-USDM | $857.4K | 21.01% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-NIGHT | $792.7K | 38.34% |
| Liqwid | USDM | $773.9K | 7.85% |
| Indigo | IBTC | $764.1K | 0.00% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-USDA | $674.5K | 16.82% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-SNEK | $673.4K | 27.65% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-FLDT | $636.6K | 27.63% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-STRIKE | $508.8K | 9.62% |
| Liqwid | USDC | $366.1K | 2.37% |
| Liqwid | NIGHT | $335.3K | 0.01% |
| Minswap DEX | ADA-RISE | $258.2K | 2.73% |
FAQ
› What is Cardano?
Cardano is a blockchain network, with ADA as the native gas token.
› What's the total TVL on Cardano?
Cardano hosts $55.54M in total value locked across 3 protocols and 85 active pools.
› What's the best yield on Cardano?
Browse the top pools on this page, sorted by TVL. Higher APY usually comes with higher risk - check each pool's risk profile before depositing.