DeFi in Retreat: Billions Wiped Out in Just 3 Months
Since the beginning of the year, decentralized finance (DeFi) activity has diminished significantly across multiple indicators. Although the outlook appeared encouraging early on, shifting macroeconomic pressures and mar...
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