2026-01-13 01:29:36

The DeFi ecosystem is undergoing a subtle yet profound reshaping of the landscape.

From the recent annual comparison of TVL rankings, there has been a quiet but significant shift in capital flows. The previously dominant passive staking model is losing its appeal, replaced by the rise of three new forces: active lending protocols are beginning to attract more capital, the restaking ecosystem is gaining attention with its innovative yield mechanisms, and the stablecoin ecosystem represented by USDT and USDC is demonstrating strong absorption capacity.

This reflects a change in market participants' mindset—from solely pursuing passive income to more actively engaging in liquidity provision and lending activities. The expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem is particularly noteworthy, as it is gradually becoming the underlying infrastructure of DeFi. This structural adjustment not only influences the competitive landscape of protocols but also signals that the entire DeFi market is evolving towards a more complex and diverse direction.

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HalfBuddhaMoney

· 16h ago

The stablecoin ecosystem has really taken off, and the passive staking approach is about to be revolutionized. To be honest, restaking is a bit complicated, but the speed at which lending protocols siphon funds is indeed fast. The changes in TVL rankings... sure enough, the trend shifts quickly. Last year, just lying around could make money; now, you have to actively participate. In DeFi infrastructure, stablecoins are the king. Funds flowing into the stablecoin ecosystem indicate that everyone wants to play it safe.

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ZenMiner

· 16h ago

The stablecoin ecosystem has taken off. The passive staking approach should have been phased out long ago.

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 16h ago

Nobody is buying the passive staking setup anymore. Now everyone is flocking to stablecoins and lending. The trend is changing so quickly.

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BottomMisser

· 16h ago

The passive income approach should have been phased out long ago. Now players are waking up. The stablecoin ecosystem has become the foundation... This logic is either bottom-fishing or about to break defenses. Can restaking really create any new tricks? It still feels like just harvesting the little guys. Reshaping the landscape? I only see funds fleeing.

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HodlKumamon

· 16h ago

Hmm... Based on the TVL data from the past 90 days, the absorption capacity of the stablecoin ecosystem is indeed statistically significant. However, what everyone is most concerned about is whether this wave of capital flow will cut another wave of leeks. Passive staking has fallen out of favor; everyone now prefers active lending to achieve higher yields. Isn't this a sign of increased risk appetite? Looking at the data, now might really not be the best time for a fixed investment.

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JustAnotherWallet

· 16h ago

Stablecoins are really taking over the entire DeFi space. The passive mining approach should have been phased out long ago.

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