Solana DeFi Grows 32.7% in Q3 2025: Institutional Investment Fuels Record TVL

Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem witnessed explosive growth in the third quarter of 2025, with Total Value Locked (TVL) surging by a substantial 32.7% to reach $11.5 billion. This surge was driven primarily by strong institutional inflows and the adoption of key protocols like Jupiter, Jito, and Kamino. The influx of capital has solidified Solana’s position as a leading innovator in financial technology. 💰