Real-world assets top DEXs to become 5th-largest category in DeFi by TVL
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Why it matters
Real-world assets (RWA) protocols have surpassed decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in total value locked (TVL), becoming the 5th-largest category in DeFi, driven by the growing adoption of tokenized Treasurys, private credit, and commodities.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 73% confidence.
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- 26900
Original source
RWA protocols have overtaken decentralized exchanges by total value locked, as tokenized Treasurys, private credit, and commodities become core onchain building blocks.
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Original article published by CoinTelegraph on December 29, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.