The digital asset market experienced a surge of milestones in early 2025, with remarkable growth in capitalization and volume. This momentum propelled DeFi’s comeback into the spotlight. In January alone, Total Value Locked (TVL) approached $120 billion, fueled by notable contributions from major chains such as Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Tron, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Base Hyperliquid L1, and Polygon. 2025 saw a significant rebound in TVL after a brief dip in the bear market during March and April. By August, this figure reached an impressive $168 billion, reflecting the dynamic growth of DeFi. Solana emerged as a leading force in this surge. Since the end of 2023, Solana has recorded numerous milestones, including high adoption levels, increasing numbers of on-chain projects, and substantial TVL growth. At the start of 2025, Solana’s TVL stood at $8.5 billion before reaching a peak of $12 billion in February, demonstrating its remarkable trajectory.