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The best Lending dApps on Core in 2026
We track 7 Lending dApps that run on Core and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Avalon Finance. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Avalon Finance
Lending · IoTeX, BNB Chain, Bitlayer +18
Avalon Finance offers Bitcoin-linked lending, borrowing and yield across many chains. Its advertised rates and custody claims need careful checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $873K−24.4% - 2
Segment Finance
Lending · BOB, BNB Chain, BSquared +3
Segment Finance is a crypto lending protocol for depositing assets and borrowing against collateral across several networks. Check each market’s rates and liquidation rules before supplying funds.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $322K−15.4% - 3
Sumer.money
Lending · Berachain, Goat, Base +10
Sumer.money is a multichain lending and borrowing protocol built around synthetic assets. Its core use is clear, but check current rates, supported markets and audit details before connecting a wallet or depositing.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $675K−1.9% - 4
Colend
Lending · Core
Colend is a lending and borrowing app on Core, but its published details leave key questions about fees, contracts and safeguards unanswered. Treat it as a higher-risk choice until you verify those points.
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10TVL — - 5
Magic Finance
Lending · Core
Magic Finance presents itself as a Bitcoin-backed lending and staking app on Core, but its headline rates and security claims are not enough to establish that the service is safe or live. Verify the contracts, fees and withdrawal terms before connecting a wallet or moving funds.
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10TVL — - 6
Aquarius Loan
Lending · Arbitrum, Core
Aquarius Loan is a lending project on Arbitrum and Core. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $21.1K−1.6% - 7
Dorian
Lending · Core
Dorian is a lending project on Core. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $65−0.1%
Lending dApps on Core: the numbers
- Tracked
- 7
- Reviewed
- 7
- Total TVL
- $1.89M
- Avg. score
- 4.1/10
The SkyBitcoins index lists 7 lending dApps on Core. Every one of them has a full review. The 5 that report TVL hold $1.89M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Avalon Finance is the clear leader, holding 46% of it.
By value locked, the largest lending dApps on Core are Avalon Finance ($873K), Sumer.money ($675K) and Segment Finance ($322K). On SkyBitcoins scores, Avalon Finance ranks first at 5.2/10, ahead of Segment Finance (5.2) and Sumer.money (4.0). That makes Avalon Finance both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated lending dApps average 4.1/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on BNB Chain (3), Arbitrum (3) and BSquared (3). All 3 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 15.8%.
Largest by TVL
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Avalon Finance$873K
- 2
Sumer.money$675K
- 3
Segment Finance$322K
- 4
Aquarius Loan$21.1K
- 5
Dorian$65
Highest rated
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- 2
- 3
- 4Colend3.2
- 5
Magic Finance3.0
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest lending dApp on Core by TVL?
Avalon Finance is the largest lending dApp on Core by total value locked, with $873K across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Sumer.money ($675K) and Segment Finance ($322K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which lending dApp on Core has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
Avalon Finance has the highest score at 5.2/10, ahead of Segment Finance (5.2) and Sumer.money (4.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many lending dApps on Core has SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 7 lending dApps on Core. Of these, 7 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $1.89M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
What is the average score for lending dApps on Core?
The 5 rated lending dApps on Core average 4.1 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.