A look at the key trends shaping DeFi heading into 2025, including Layer 2 growth, real-world assets, and institutional adoption.
Key Trends to Watch
- Layer 2 Dominance: Arbitrum and Base leading in TVL growth
- Real-World Assets (RWA): Tokenized treasuries reaching $1B+
- Restaking: EigenLayer creating new yield opportunities
- Intent-Based Trading: Protocols like CoW Swap gaining share
What This Means for Traders
L2s offer the best cost-efficiency for trading. RWAs provide yield with lower volatility. Stay educated on new primitives like restaking to find early opportunities.