Here’s a relevant image illustrating the expansion of DeFi dApps across Bitcoin’s sidechains and Layer 2 platforms—highlighting that DeFi isn’t just thriving on Ethereum anymore, but also growing on networks like RSK, Liquid, Stacks, and more.

#DeFiGetsGraded: Latest DeFi Update

Total Value Locked (TVL) & DeFi Token Momentum

TVL recovery underway: DeFi's total value locked has more than doubled since October 2023, climbing from around $36.6 billion to over $90 billion, signaling a revitalizing ecosystem.

DeFi tokens on a tear: The GMDEFI index, which tracks prominent DeFi tokens, surged from 82.47 to 111.44 in just two weeks—a 35% increase, reflecting revived investor confidence.

Grayscale’s DeFi Fund Rebalance (Effective Jan 6, 2025)

Grayscale made strategic revisions to its DeFi Fund based on CoinDesk DeFi Select Index methodology:

Removed: Synthetix (SNX)

Added: Curve (CRV) at 6.71%

Current components:

Uniswap (UNI) – 47.88%

Aave (AAVE) – 27.87%

Lido (LDO) – 9.75%

MakerDAO (MKR) – 7.79%

Curve (CRV) – 6.71%

Summary: The DeFi Gradecard

Metric Status & Trend

TVL Strong rebound, doubling from 2023 trough levels

Token Performance Substantial gains (~35% in GMDEFI index over two weeks)

Fund Allocation Strategic rebalances by major asset manager (Grayscale)

This suggests a bullish grading all around—DeFi is showing strong fundamentals (TVL), robust market interest (token performance), and continued institutional support (fund rebalances).

If you’d like to zoom in on particular DeFi tokens or projects—or explore how specific themes like liquid staking, cross-chain bridges, or real-world asset protocols are shaping up—just say the word

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