DeFi activity on the decline, but investment rolls in: Finance Redefined
The total value locked in DeFi plunged by nearly $5 billion in the past week, falling to $44 billion, according to DappRadar data.
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The total value locked in DeFi plunged by nearly $5 billion in the past week, falling to $44 billion, according to DappRadar data.
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