Steno Research: DeFi Summer Confirmed

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. TVL Status and Expectations
  2. Impact of Interest Rates
  3. Factors Driving DeFi Revival


    4. According to a report published today by Steno Research, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is poised for a revival, with the total value locked (TVL) in the crypto ecosystem having the potential to reach all-time highs in the first half of 2025.

    TVL Status and Expectations

    Although current TVL levels remain below the 2021 peak, analysts expect a significant revival driven by several key factors.

    Impact of Interest Rates

    The report highlights the impact of US interest rates on the DeFi market, which is largely dollar-centric. “Interest rates are the most critical factor affecting the appeal of DeFi, as they determine whether investors are more inclined to seek higher-risk opportunities in decentralized finance markets,” said Mads Eberhardt, an analyst at Steno Research.

    Interest rates are the most critical factor affecting the appeal of DeFi, as they determine whether investors are more inclined to seek higher-risk opportunities in decentralized finance markets.Mads Eberhardt

    Factors Driving DeFi Revival

    Steno Research draws parallels between the anticipated DeFi revival and the first “DeFi summer” of 2020 after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As interest rates fall, the appeal of DeFi increases due to the lower opportunity costs of holding the stablecoins that are necessary for the operation of many DeFi protocols. Beyond interest rates, the report also identifies crypto-specific factors that are driving DeFi’s comeback. Stablecoin supply, which has increased by nearly $40 billion since January 2024, plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. “Stablecoins are the backbone of DeFi protocols,” the report says, emphasizing their importance in the recovery of the sector.

    Stablecoins are the backbone of DeFi protocols.None

    Thus, Steno Research analysts predict that the DeFi sector is set for significant growth in the coming years, especially with falling interest rates and an increase in stablecoin supply.

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