DeFi Development Soars as BlackRock CEO Calls Tokenization “a Trillion-Dollar Revolution”

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DeFi Developer Activity Hits New Highs

According to analytics platform Santiment, decentralized finance (DeFi) projects have seen a sharp rise in developer activity over the past 30 days. The data highlights an ongoing wave of innovation in open-source blockchain protocols, where teams are racing to build next-generation decentralized platforms for lending, trading, and asset management.

This surge reflects a growing belief in the long-term viability of DeFi as the foundation of a transparent, autonomous financial ecosystem.

BlackRock CEO: Tokenization Is the Future of Global Finance

Adding to the momentum, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again emphasized that decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset tokenization (RWA) represent a “trillion-dollar revolution” for global investments.

According to Fink, the fusion of blockchain transparency with traditional financial instruments could transform capital markets, making assets more liquid, accessible, and programmable.

Tokenization and DeFi Merge Traditional and Digital Finance

The integration of RWA tokenization — converting assets like bonds, real estate, or commodities into blockchain-based tokens — with DeFi protocols is reshaping how institutions view digital assets.

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Industry leaders suggest this shift could lead to the next major financial paradigm, enabling investors to seamlessly move between traditional and decentralized ecosystems.

With DeFi innovation accelerating and institutional adoption rising, the line between legacy finance and blockchain-powered markets is becoming increasingly blurred.

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