Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Enters the Mainstream: The Next Frontier of Global Finance
The global DeFi market, currently valued at approximately $21 billion (2025), is projected to exceed $230 billion by 2030 — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 50%. What began as a fringe crypto experiment has evolved into one of the most transformative innovations reshaping capital markets, payments, and financial infrastructure.
By 2026, DeFi will no longer sit on the periphery of financial services. AI-driven risk engines, improved smart-contract resilience, and transparent on-chain audits are enabling new levels of scalability, security, and regulatory confidence. The convergence of DeFi and TradFi is accelerating — blurring boundaries between traditional banks, fintechs, and decentralized platforms.

