Defi’s TVL Declines by $10 Billion in April Despite Growth in Bitcoin and Newer Blockchains
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized applications (defi) experienced a 7% decrease, dropping $10 billion in April, with defi’s ecosystem ending the month at $138.6 billion despite a widespread outflow of funds f...
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