DeFi lending protocols are experiencing explosive growth as institutional investors increasingly embrace tokenized real-world assets as collateral. Total value locked in these platforms has surged over 72% year-to-date, reaching $127 billion. This growth is driven by rising acceptance of stablecoins and tokenized assets among traditional financial institutions.
- Tokenized real-world assets are becoming widely accepted as collateral for stablecoin loans in DeFi protocols
- DeFi lending platforms have grown from $53 billion to $127 billion TVL in 2025, a 72% year-to-date increase
- Smart contract automation eliminates need for traditional financial intermediaries like banks in lending processes
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