Data from Dune Analytics reveals that the number of decentralized finance (DeFi) users has hit a new all-time high of 4,410,571.
DeFi Market Cap: $101,601,275,914
DeFi Pulse Index: $155.96
L2 Solution overview 
According to L2beat, the total value locked (TVL) in Ethereum Layer 2 systems: $5.88 billion.
Videos 
Best Blockchain Programming Language for DeFi Developers
Scrypto, a new smart contract programming language created by the Radix team is a game-changer that aims to make it easier for developers to build DeFi apps. It’s easier to learn, secure by design, composable, and reusable in terms of the smart contract paradigm it utilizes.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Will Most Likely Be Mainstream and the Most Secure Base Layer
Vitalik Buterin explains the significance of the upcoming merge between Ethereum’s proof of stake chain and application layer, walks through the different stages of the process, and provides guidance as to when it will happen.
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Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Please do not follow any opinion as a specific strategy.
