DeFi lending is poised to capture more institutional interest as tokenized RWAs are increasingly accepted as collateral for stablecoin loans, according to Binance Research.
Decentralized lending protocols are surging in total value, set to further capitalize on the growing institutional adoption of stablecoins and tokenized assets, according to Binance Research.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols are automated systems that facilitate lending and borrowing for investors via smart contracts, eliminating the need for financial intermediaries such as banks.
DeFi lending protocols rose over 72% year-to-date (YTD), from $53 billion at the beginning of 2025 to reach over $127 billion in cumulative total value locked (TVL) on Wednesday, according to Binance Research.
