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Explore the Avalanche web3 ecosystem with Exodus

Connect to Avalanche dApps and web3 apps, buy and swap AVAX and Avalanche tokens, and connect to AVAX DeFi. Explore all Avalanche web3!

Buy and swap AVAX and Avalanche tokens, connect to Avalanche web3 apps, and more.

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What is the Avalanche ecosystem?

The Avalanche ecosystem is everything built on the Avalanche network. It is comprised of Avalanche tokens, NFTs, DEXs, DeFi dApps, and every other type of web3 app you can think of.

The Avalanche network includes three blockchains that make up the Avalanche mainnet. Only the C-Chain is currently supported by Exodus. The Avalanche C-Chain is EVM-compatible and is used for smart contracts and web3 apps. The other chains, X-Chain and P-Chain, are not EVM-compatible, and are used for managing assets and coordinating validators.

The network was launched in 2020 by Ava Labs as a direct competitor to Ethereum, aiming to offer lower costs, faster transaction speeds, and a greener smart contract platform.

From building autonomous blockchains to web3 apps and NFTs, here is an introduction to everything you can do on Avalanche.


Video tutorial: What is Avalanche?


How do I connect to Avalanche dApps and web3 apps?

First of all, what are dApps and web3 apps? They're like any other app, except they're built using blockchain technology like smart contracts. Instead of signing in with a username and password, you connect with a crypto wallet.

All dApps are web3 apps, but not all web3 apps are decentralized, so 'web3 app' is the umbrella term used for any app you connect to with a crypto wallet. If you'd like to learn more, visit: What are dApps and web3 apps?

See how to connect your Exodus wallet to Avalanche web3 apps below:

Web3 browser on Exodus Mobile

The web3 browser in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.

To learn how to connect to Avalanche web3 apps with the web3 browser, visit: Web3 browser in Exodus Mobile.

WalletConnect on Exodus Mobile

WalletConnect in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.

WalletConnect is an open-source tool that connects mobile wallets to web3. To learn more, visit: WalletConnect in Exodus Mobile.

Exodus Web3 Wallet

You can use Exodus Web3 Wallet to connect to any Avalanche web3 app.

Web3 Wallet is a multi-chain browser extension wallet for Chrome and Brave. To learn how to download, install, and use Web3 Wallet, visit: Getting started with Exodus Web3 Wallet.


What are some popular dApps and web3 apps on Avalanche?

There are a lot of dApps and web3 apps to explore, that cover everything from DeFi to staking to NFTs and more. Below, you can find some of the most popular Avalanche web3 apps.

You can connect and explore without any funds in your wallet. But if you want to interact with web3 apps, you'll need some Avalanche (AVAX) in your wallet to pay transaction fees.

Don't have any AVAX yet? Jump to: How do I buy Avalanche (AVAX)?

It's important to note that Exodus provides a software interface that allows you to connect to web3. Exodus can't guarantee the safety of any third-party platform, including the web3 apps listed here. Make sure you do your own research, and only connect to web3 apps you trust 100%.

For more information about how to stay safe while exploring the wide world of web3, please visit: Safety and security for DeFi and web3.

The dApps and web3 apps included below are third-party platforms that are not affiliated with Exodus. As such, Exodus cannot guarantee the performance of their products/services or that the steps shown and the information provided will always be accurate.


DeFi

Aave

Aave is a finance web3 app that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies. AAVE eliminates the need for a middleman (such as a bank) and removes the approval process for taking out a loan.

BENQI

BENQI is a non-custodial liquidity market protocol, built on the Avalanche network. BENQI enables lending, borrowing, and earning interest with your digital assets.


NFTs

Joepegs

Joepegs is a NFT Marketplace on Avalanche built where you can buy and collect NFTs.


Gaming

Snail Trail

Snail Trail is a play-to-earn game where you race snails. It is built on the Avalanche ecosystem and it uses NFTs as game assets.


How do I buy Avalanche (AVAX)?

If you need to buy some Avalanche (AVAX), you can use the Buy Crypto feature in your Exodus wallet!

Depending on your region, you may be able to purchase AVAX through Ramp Network and MoonPay. You can find our step-by-step guides here:

For general info on how to buy crypto, visit: Where can I buy Bitcoin and other crypto?


How do I swap Avalanche (AVAX) and Avalanche tokens?

You can swap your AVAX and Avalanche tokens with no sign-up or account creation necessary. Using Exodus Swap, you can securely swap crypto directly from your wallet via both decentralized (DEX) and centralized (CEX) third-party swap API providers. In most cases, you don't have to KYC, and swaps are often complete in a few minutes!

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Which Avalanche tokens does Exodus support?

Exodus supports different Avalanche tokens. You can search for your token, and enable supported Avalanche tokens by following the steps in this guide: How do I enable and disable assets in Exodus?

If your token isn't supported, jump to: How do I add custom Avalanche tokens?

You can see all supported Avalanche tokens if you filter by the Avalanche network in the Assets section of your wallet. For a full guide on how to do this, visit: How do I find an asset by its network?

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Web3 Wallet


How do I add custom Avalanche tokens?

If Exodus doesn't yet support your favorite Avalanche token, you can always add it as a custom token!

You can find all the steps here: How do I add a custom token?


How do I display my Avalanche NFTs?

You can view your Avalanche NFTs with the NFT Gallery in Exodus Web3 Wallet

The NFT Gallery in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026. Viewing, sending, and receiving Avalanche NFTs in Exodus Mobile are not available if you created your wallet after this date.

To learn more about the NFT Gallery, visit: How do I explore the NFT Gallery?

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