DeFi isn’t dead—it’s just evolving.

The 2020-21 bull run was all about yield farming, unsustainable APYs, and degen plays. Now, the space is shifting toward real yield, sustainable liquidity, and institutional adoption.

A few key trends:
1️⃣ Restaking & LST Finance – EigenLayer opened the floodgates, and now everyone is looking at ways to rehypothecate staked assets.
2️⃣ RWAs (Real-World Assets) – Tokenized T-Bills, bonds, and off-chain assets are becoming a key part of DeFi TVL.
3️⃣ Onchain Derivatives & Perps – Platforms like dYdX, GMX, and Aevo are innovating where CEXs once dominated.
4️⃣ Intent-Based Transactions – UX is improving with smart order routing and abstracted complexity.
5️⃣ Cross-Chain Liquidity – Bridges are evolving, but security risks remain a challenge.

The degens might be quieter, but DeFi is maturing. Those who adapt will win the next cycle.