2025-12-18 14:24:36

Solana's DeFi ecosystem shows resilience with TVL holding steady at $8.72B, cementing its position as the #2 chain by total value locked. The broader picture reveals nuance though—weekly DEX volume contracted 3%, though rolling 30-day figures tell a different story at $95B cumulative, suggesting volatility within a fundamentally active ecosystem.

Meanwhile, the competitive landscape is reshuffling. Tron has edged past Base for the #5 ranking, reflecting shifting capital flows across chains. What's driving this momentum? The Breakpoint Abu Dhabi conference unveiled substantial ecosystem announcements that signal acceleration in traditional finance integration. The convergence of TradFi and DeFi infrastructure is no longer theoretical—it's becoming structural. This shift could redefine liquidity patterns and institutional capital deployment across smart contract platforms.

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TestnetNomad

· 2025-12-20 09:18

Solana is still holding strong, with a TVL of 8.72B, which is pretty good. However, the DEX trading volume dropped by 3% this week, which is a bit frustrating... But the monthly volume of 95B indicates it's not dead yet, just oscillating. Did Tron surpass Base? I didn't expect that; it seems someone is really moving funds. Traditional finance is coming in, huh... Basically, it's still a race for institutional money. Whoever integrates faster wins. It feels like things will get more competitive later on.

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RegenRestorer

· 2025-12-19 04:53

SOL ecosystem is still resilient, with a stable TVL of 8.72B... However, why did the weekly trading volume drop by 3%? The 30-day volume of 95B is still okay, but these fluctuations are truly unforgettable. Tron surpassing Base? Alright, fund flows to these things are always unpredictable... As for the Breakpoint conference discussing TradFi integration, it sounds very appealing, but whether it will actually materialize depends on subsequent developments. Institutional capital entering the market? I really can't imagine what that scene would look like...

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FlatTax

· 2025-12-18 14:54

sol’s TVL looks stable, but the weekly trading volume still shrank... However, the 30-day data is quite eye-catching, it feels like there are many big players with high volatility. Has TRON surpassed the base? Capital flow is really unpredictable, with many following the trend. The idea of integrating TradFi and DeFi has been around for a long time. Are they really going to take serious action now... I haven't seen any particularly big changes.

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NightAirdropper

· 2025-12-18 14:53

Solana's $8.72B TVL has stabilized, but the weekly trading volume still dropped by 3%, which feels a bit hollow... This is how traditional finance (TradFi) enters; not only does it institutionalize, but liquidity becomes dispersed. Also, we need to watch how Tron snatched the 5th position from Base.

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 2025-12-18 14:52

Solana TVL has stabilized, which is somewhat interesting, but why did the DEX trading volume decrease by 3% this week... Did Tron surpass Base? Funds are flowing so quickly. TradFi and DeFi really need to merge; it feels like something new is about to emerge.

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