Original Title: FILTER YOUR DEFI WATCHLIST FOR 2025
Original Author: DeFi Warhol, Crypto Project Researcher
Original Translation: ChatGPT
Editor's Note: The author believes that there may be some DeFi project TGEs in 2025. Although the TVL has not surpassed the 2021 peak, trading volume has reached new highs, indicating growing user interest. This article recommends several high-quality pre-TGE projects, such as Infinex, Babylon, and Lombard, which stand out in innovation and team strength and are worth paying attention to.
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This year may see a large number of TGEs, and here is a list of high-quality pre-TGE DeFi projects worth adding to your watchlist.
While some opinions suggest that DeFi has surpassed the historical peak TVL of 2021, in reality, it has not yet broken through the 2021 high. Currently, our TVL stands at $138 billion (compared to $178 billion in 2021).
However, we have set some new records. Following the launch of the $TRUMP token on January 18, 2025, we set a new daily trading volume record of $48 billion. Compared to TVL, trading volume may be a better indicator, reflecting capital and user interest and retention.
Additionally, according to data from @KaitoAI, the mindshare of DeFi has been increasing in 2025.
I believe that 2025 will be a year of returning to fundamentals, as the frenzy around memecoins has ended. Tracking the hottest DeFi projects is crucial. I will focus on the team members of each project, who will share updates and insights about new products and features.
Next is the recommended list:
@infinex_app
Infinex is a DeFi trading platform that offers a CEX-like experience but uses non-custodial accounts. It is fully abstracted to enable seamless on-chain trading.
Team:
@kaiynne
@JedWatson
@infinex_intern
@stableshaman
@babylonlabs_io
Babylon is a Bitcoin staking protocol that brings the security and liquidity of Bitcoin to Web3 projects. Babylon aims to be the hub for dApps and collaboration.
Team:
@dntse
@baby_fisherman
@Lombard_Finance
Lombard is a DeFi protocol that allows users to borrow against Bitcoin and crypto assets as collateral while earning yields through optimized DeFi strategies.
Team:
@Maksym_Web3
@GeorgePBeall
@KevSilk
@JacobPPhillips
@ParticleNtwrk
Particle is a modular blockchain infrastructure project that focuses on all three layers of abstraction. It simplifies the use of Web3 by making it more user-friendly and intuitive.
Team:
@TABASCOweb3
@jetjet8
@ParticleIntern
@0xpengyu
@0xpeterpan
@symbioticfi
Symbiotic is a decentralized re-staking protocol that allows users to re-stake assets (including Bitcoin) to earn additional yields across multiple networks. It focuses on shared security in the DeFi and sovereign blockchain ecosystems.
Team:
@FelixLts
@pseudotheos
@Psalom
@JstarCS
@KelpDAO
Kelp is a re-staking protocol that supports liquidity re-staking for Ethereum and other assets. It integrates with EigenLayer, allowing users to earn additional yields while maintaining liquidity.
Team:
@GAmitej
@galacticminter
@hotdao_
The HOT protocol is a decentralized multi-party computation (MPC) wallet validator network. It aims to provide seamless Web3 access, cross-chain transactions, and gas fee coverage.
Team:
@p_volnov
@Nikitadigital10
@MeteoraAG
Meteora is a Solana-based DeFi project that offers dynamic liquidity solutions, including DLMM, lending yields, and automated vaults.
Team:
@hellochow
@0x_Malc
@0xmiir
@opensea
OpenSea is one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, allowing users to buy and sell NFTs on platforms like Ethereum and Polygon.
Team:
@dfinzer
@NadavAHollander
@OliverMaroney
@adamilenich
@polymarket
Polymarket is a decentralized prediction market platform where users can trade based on the outcomes of real-world events.
Team:
@shayne_coplan
@HugoMartingale
@williamlegate
@2irl4u
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