Ethereum DeFi

Ethereum DeFi protocols: Uniswap, Curve, Hyperliquid, Aave, Morpho, Lido, GMX, Synthetix, dYdX, Aerodrome, Balancer, SushiSwap, Stargate, Across, Hop, Synapse, Orbiter, Sky/MakerDAO, Compound, Spark, Rocket Pool, Frax, Convex, Yearn, Beefy, EigenLayer, Renzo, Gains Network. Live TVL.

Ethereum DeFi
Ethereum's Layered Brilliance: Unleashing DeFi Through Smart Contracts

Smart contracts have transformed finance by enabling permissionless, transparent protocols that operate without intermediaries. Ethereum hosts the most mature DeFi ecosystem with billions in TVL across lending, trading, and yield generation.

Most protocols below are available on both Ethereum mainnet and Layer 2 networks (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base) for cheaper transactions, while some operate their own dedicated L2s for optimal performance. Always verify you're on the correct network for your tokens before interacting to avoid failed transactions.

πŸ’± Trading Protocols

Decentralized exchanges for spot and leveraged trading. From simple token swaps via AMM pools to advanced perpetual futures with high leverageβ€”all without centralized intermediaries.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
Uniswap Spot AMM with concentrated liquidity pools Loading...
Curve Finance Stablecoin-optimized spot AMM with low slippage Loading...
Hyperliquid High-performance perpetuals orderbook with spot markets Loading...
Aerodrome ve(3,3) spot DEX with optimized liquidity incentives Loading...
Balancer Customizable spot AMM with multi-asset pools Loading...
GMX Zero-slippage perpetuals with spot swaps via GLP pools Loading...
Synthetix Synthetic assets and perpetuals with debt pool model Loading...
SushiSwap Multi-chain spot AMM with governance rewards Loading...
dYdX Orderbook perpetuals with high leverage on dedicated L1 Loading...
Gains Network Leveraged trading with oracle-based synthetic perps Loading...

🏦 Lending & Borrowing

Overcollateralized lending protocols enabling users to earn yield on deposits or borrow against crypto collateral without credit checks.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
Aave Leading money market with flash loans Loading...
Sky (formerly MakerDAO) USDS stablecoin minting through collateral vaults Loading...
Morpho Optimized lending with peer-to-peer matching Loading...
Compound Autonomous interest rate protocol Loading...
Spark Protocol Sky's lending arm with USDS integration Loading...

πŸ’§ Liquid Staking

Stake ETH while maintaining liquidity through derivative tokens. These protocols unlock staked capital for use across DeFi.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
Lido Dominant liquid staking with stETH derivative Loading...
Rocket Pool Decentralized node operator network Loading...
Frax Ether Dual-token model with frxETH and sfrxETH Loading...

🌾 Yield Aggregators

Automated vault strategies that optimize yields across multiple DeFi protocols. These platforms handle complex rebalancing and compounding.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
Convex Finance Curve yield booster with locked CRV Loading...
Yearn Finance Pioneer yield optimizer with battle-tested vaults Loading...
Beefy Finance Multi-chain auto-compounding vaults Loading...

πŸŒ‰ Cross-Layer Bridges

Move assets seamlessly between Ethereum mainnet and Layer 2 networks, or directly between L2s. These protocols power the cross-chain swaps you see in wallets like Rainbow.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
Stargate (LayerZero) Unified liquidity pools across chains Loading...
Across Protocol Optimistic bridge with fast transfers Loading...
Hop Protocol Purpose-built for L2 to L2 transfers Loading...
Synapse Cross-chain bridge with native liquidity Loading...
Orbiter Finance Specialized for fast L2 bridging Loading...

πŸ”„ Restaking & Shared Security

Restake staked ETH to secure additional protocols and earn layered rewards. This emerging category extends Ethereum's security model.

Protocol Key Feature TVL*
EigenLayer Pioneer restaking protocol for shared security Loading...
Renzo Protocol Liquid restaking with ezETH derivative token Loading...

πŸ’΅ Stablecoins

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*TVL Data: Total Value Locked figures are fetched live from DeFiLlama. Data updates automatically on page load.

Research Disclaimer: These protocol listings serve as educational starting points for DeFi research. Always conduct thorough due diligence, verify smart contract audits, and understand protocol risks before interacting with any DeFi application. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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