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Alternatives to Realms

3 comparable governance incentives apps to consider in place of Realms, ranked by value held. The largest is Cabal — but the right pick depends on your chain and risk tolerance.

On-chain app letting people earn on the tokens they hold.

Ranked by value held

Comparable apps to Realms

Cabal Governance incentives

On-chain app letting people earn on the tokens they hold.

Value held: $2.8 M

Service Nervous Systems Governance incentives

On-chain app letting people earn on the tokens they hold.

Value held: $1.4 M

veDelegate Governance incentives

On-chain app letting people earn on the tokens they hold.

Value held: $1.4 M Audits: 2

Frequently asked

Switching from Realms — common questions

Why might I look for an alternative to Realms? +

Common reasons: better rates on a sister app, fewer chain dependencies, smaller smart-contract surface, or simply diversification. Concentration risk in a single protocol — no matter how well-known — is a real category of loss.

Are alternatives to Realms safer or riskier? +

Same category usually means similar risk shape but different code. A smaller alternative may have less audit history; a larger one may have more attack surface. Compare value held + audit count, and don't move funds to a protocol you can't quickly summarise.

Is it costly to switch from Realms? +

You'll pay gas to exit and re-enter, plus any spread or unbonding delay. For LP and lending positions, accumulated rewards or withdrawal queues add friction. Calculate the break-even rate gap before moving.

How do I choose the right alternative? +

Match category first, then chain (you don't want to learn a new chain just for yield), then size (bigger usually safer), then rate. The 'best' alternative is the one whose risks you understand.