DeFi markets are experiencing significant shifts, with Optimism and Base emerging as key players. According to Dune analytics, Optimism has witnessed a substantial increase in cross-chain transfers, topping all chains in value transferred for April 8th, reaching $410 million, representing nearly 40% of the total value moved across major chains. Meanwhile, Base is leading DEX transactions and fees. Its success stems from its integration with the OP Stack, which facilitates interoperability between different networks. This, combined with Base’s own advantages, has led to a surge in activity, with 60% of all DeFi transactions now taking place on Base. Arbitrum holds second place, accounting for 25%. Ethereum’s dominance in DEX trading is steadily declining, with only 7% of transactions on April 7th. This shift reflects the ongoing effort by decentralized exchanges to compete with centralized platforms and alleviate high gas fees, leading to a notable change in profitability.