DeFi TVL Battle: Aave V3 Closes Gap with Lido
DeFi TVL Battle: Aave V3 Closes Gap with Lido
馃 Aave vs Lido Showdown

DeFi's total value locked (TVL) shows modest growth, but the real story is in protocol competition. Aave V3 has narrowed the gap to just $500M behind current leader Lido.
Key developments:
- Aave V3 achieved ~10% growth in 30 days
- Overall DeFi sector showing upward momentum
- Leadership positions could shift soon
The DeFi landscape continues evolving, with established protocols competing for market dominance. Track these developments and discover emerging trends on the DeFi Narrative page.
DeFi is growing again, but it鈥檚 not just about the total numbers. The real fight is happening between protocols battling for the top 馃 While the overall TVL is slightly up, some top protocols are moving faster than others. Let鈥檚 take a look at the latest market dynamics 馃憞
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