Chain · gas: DOT
Polkadot
Total TVL
$2.4K
Protocols
2
Active pools
35
Overview
Polkadot is a Layer 0 network with DOT as the gas token. Its role in facilitating interoperability among various parachains makes it an attractive settlement layer for DeFi applications looking to leverage cross-chain capabilities. The chain hosts $3.4B in DeFi TVL across 2 protocols and 35 active pools, indicating a concentrated ecosystem focused on a few key deployments rather than a broad array of smaller projects. DEXs lead at approximately 69%, followed by Liquid Staking at around 32%. This category mix suggests that Polkadot's DeFi landscape is predominantly driven by decentralized exchange activity and staking solutions.
Composed 2026-05-21 from the structured data above. See methodology for the full pipeline.
TVL history
TVL share by category
| Category | Pools | TVL |
|---|---|---|
| Dexs | 34 | $26.09M |
| Liquid Staking | 1 | $11.15M |
Top protocols on Polkadot
Top pools on Polkadot
| Protocol | Symbol | TVL | APY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bifrost Liquid Staking | VDOT | $11.15M | 4.48% |
| Hydration DEX | ADOT-VDOT | $4.08M | 0.25% |
| Hydration DEX | AETH-WSTETH | $3.06M | 0.11% |
| Hydration DEX | HOLLAR-AUSDT | $2.15M | 1.21% |
| Hydration DEX | AUSDC-HOLLAR | $2.14M | 0.82% |
| Hydration DEX | TBTC | $2.11M | 0.32% |
| Hydration DEX | GETH | $1.73M | 0.56% |
| Hydration DEX | ADOT | $1.66M | 2.49% |
| Hydration DEX | HOLLAR | $1.58M | 4.86% |
| Hydration DEX | AUSDT-USDC-USDT | $1.04M | 0.33% |
| Hydration DEX | HDX | $824.1K | 0.95% |
| Hydration DEX | HOLLAR-PRIME | $800.7K | 0.51% |
| Hydration DEX | HOLLAR-AEURC | $606.2K | 0.21% |
| Hydration DEX | HOLLAR-USDC-USDT | $602.6K | 0.34% |
| Hydration DEX | PAXG | $447.4K | 0.82% |
FAQ
› What is Polkadot?
Polkadot is a blockchain network, with DOT as the native gas token.
› What's the total TVL on Polkadot?
Polkadot hosts $2.4K in total value locked across 2 protocols and 35 active pools.
› What's the best yield on Polkadot?
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.