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The SlowFi Thesis: Why Bitcoin’s Friction Could Power the Next DeFi Summer
One of the most nostalgic and still widely referenced periods in crypto is DeFi Summer.
DefiLlama Research13 Apr 2026bitcoin6 min
Hemi: One Bitcoin, Two Systems, and the Link Between
The years 2024 and 2025 were significant for the institutionalization of BTC.
DefiLlama Research10 Nov 2025bitcoin10 min
Solv Protocol: The Onchain Bitcoin Reserve
Bitcoin, the largest and most globally recognisable cryptocurrency, has seen meteoric growth, more than doubling in the past year.
DefiLlama Research21 Jan 2025bitcoin16 min
The Largest TVL Opportunity: The BTCFi Chain Future Is Bright
It feels as if institutions, treasuries, and long-term investors have increasingly announced they hold Bitcoin as part of their operations.
DefiLlama Research12 Mar 2026