DeFi TVL Plummets 27%, AI and Social Apps Gain Traction

Recent data from DappRadar reveals a significant decline in DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) – dropping by 27% to $156 billion in Q1 2025. This downturn, partly attributed to security breaches and declining token prices, has fueled the shift in market focus. AI and social decentralized applications are experiencing strong growth, with daily active users surging across both categories. Berachain emerged as a standout blockchain, witnessing positive TVL growth despite the overall downturn.