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> Why DeFi could become the star of the crypto market again?
After igniting the crypto scene in 2020-2021, DeFi experienced a significant slowdown. But in recent months, several signals indicate that it could indeed become the star of the crypto market once more. Here are 3 solid reasons explaining why DeFi might shine again very soon.
1. Fees decreasing thanks to Layer 2
Previously, interacting with DeFi cost a fortune on Ethereum: sometimes over 50 $ per transaction!
Today, thanks to Layer 2 solutions like:
Arbitrum (TVL ≈ 17.5 billion $ in July 2025)
Optimism (TVL ≈ 9.2 billion $)
Base (Coinbase's L2 solution)
… fees are often below $0.10. As a result: more users are coming back to test DeFi.
2. Improved security
In 2022-2023, DeFi suffered over 3.8 billion $ in losses due to hacks. But today:
Protocols are conducting more audits (e.g. CertiK, Quantstamp)
On-chain insurance systems are emerging, like Nexus Mutual
Regulation is advancing in several countries
All of this could restore confidence among investors.
3. Return of institutional interest
Institutional players are once again looking at DeFi, attracted by:
Decentralized stablecoins, like DAI or crvUSD
Lending protocols, e.g. Aave (TVL ≈ 9.8 billion $)
DeFi derivatives, through platforms like dYdX
If regulation becomes clearer, some experts estimate that several tens of billions of dollars could flow into DeFi by 2025-2026.
Despite its ups and downs, DeFi retains enormous potential and could very well become one of the engines of the next bull run.
👉 And you, do you think DeFi will become the star of the crypto market again? Share your opinion in the comments.
