Crypto Winter’s Grip on Defi: TVL Stumbles to $37 Billion
The total value locked (TVL) in defi is currently at $37.59 billion, experiencing a steady decline since its peak. Here are the key points:
- In February 2021, the TVL reached its record high at $178 billion.
- Since then, it has been consistently decreasing, with a brief resurgence in April 2022.
- Lido is currently the leading defi protocol with a TVL of $14.06 billion.
- Makerdao, Aave, Justlend, and Uniswap form the top-tier quintet of defi protocols.
- Ethereum is the dominant blockchain with a 57.26% market share and $21.427 billion locked.
Despite some protocols experiencing small upticks, the overall trend in defi TVL is downward. The crypto winter continues to affect the defi sector.
Hot Take
The decline in defi TVL reflects the broader impact of the ongoing crypto winter. While there have been brief periods of growth, the overall trend is a decrease in value locked in defi protocols. This highlights the volatility and challenges faced by the crypto industry as a whole, and serves as a reminder of the risks involved in participating in defi. As the market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how defi protocols adapt and innovate to attract new users and regain momentum.
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