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DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Ecosystem of financial services built on blockchain technology, aiming to recreate traditional banking without intermediaries. DeFi protocols enable lending, borrowing, trading, and yield generation through smart contracts. The sector has grown from near-zero to over $100 billion in total value locked, though it remains volatile and regulatory uncertain