DeFi in 2026: Back to Basics After the Storm
As of April 15, 2026, the crypto market is breathing a measured air of caution. Bitcoin is holding at $74,181, while Ethereum, the backbone of DeFi, is stagnating at $2,323. This price contrast illustrates a reality: Decentralized Finance is no longer the speculative engine it was in 2021. Liquidity volumes on major protocols (Uniswap, Aave,…