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<p>The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols has surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time in nearly two years, reaching $101.36 billion on March 5. This milestone highlights a notable growth phase within the DeFi ecosystem, reflecting an increase in the sector’s activity and investor engagement.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.theblock.co/data/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Block’s Data</a> Dashboard shared on May 11, 2022, that the value locked in DeFi exceeded $100 billion, reaching about $112.67 billion. This was the last time TVL crossed the $100 billion mark.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-components-of-the-tvl-growth">Key components of the TVL growth</h2>
<p>The distribution of TVL across different DeFi categories showcases the diversity of the sector. Lending platforms lead with $32.62 billion or 32.2% of the total TVL, emphasizing their pivotal role in the DeFi space.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) account for $19.97 billion or 19.7%, followed by collateralized debt positions with $12.22 billion or 12%, and restaking activities, which hold $10.06 billion or 9.9%. These figures represent the varied interests and applications within the DeFi ecosystem, from trading to lending, and the innovative ways in which users are maximizing their crypto assets.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ethereum-s-staking-milestone">Ethereum’s staking milestone</h2>
<p>Concurrently, Ethereum’s staking achievements have reached a new high, with over 31.5 million ether, valued at approximately $115 billion and making up 26% of the total ether supply, now staked on the Ethereum blockchain. This significant level of staking activity underscores the Ethereum network’s importance to the DeFi sector and indicates a solidifying trust in its long-term prospects.</p>
<p>The last occurrence of the DeFi TVL crossing the $100 billion threshold was recorded on May 11, 2022, when it stood at $112.67 billion. The current recovery and expansion of TVL in DeFi reflect a renewed enthusiasm in the marketplace, driven by both a rebound in crypto asset values and the emergence of new DeFi categories that continue to attract investment and interest.</p>

DeFi total value locked(TVL)surpasses $100B mark after nearly two years

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