Derived from Coincu, the Real World Assets (RWA) sector has surpassed Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) to become the fifth-largest category in DeFi by Total Value Locked (TVL), reaching $17 billion in 2025. The growth is attributed to increased demand for tokenized US Treasuries and private credit, alongside improved regulatory conditions attracting institutional participation.
RWA Sector Surpasses DEX to Become DeFi’s Fifth Largest with $17B TVL
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Real-world assets (RWA) news broke as the RWA sector overtook DEX to become DeFi’s fifth-largest category by TVL, hitting $17 billion in 2025. The rise is driven by tokenized US Treasuries and private credit demand, with better regulation drawing institutional capital. A DeFi exploit remains a risk, but RWA growth shows strong momentum.
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