DeFi is entering a major restructuring phase: DAOs are tightening ownership, CEXs are integrating yields, stablecoins are upgrading privacy, and ETFs are starting to offer Staking. Here are some notable developments.
1) Ethereum accelerates builder support.
Ethereum Foundation announces new DeFi coordinating team.
Objective: To support builders in product development, connect resources, and accelerate deployment within the Ethereum ecosystem.
This move shows that the Foundation is being more proactive in strengthening DeFi infrastructure.
2) AAVE Labs wants to transfer all revenue to DAO.
AAVE Labs proposes transferring 100% of its revenue and intellectual property rights to the AAVE DAO.
In return, Labs requested $51 million in funding.
The proposal is up for a vote. If approved, it would represent a major shift of power from the development company to the DAO.
3) Pendle brings fixed yields to the CEX.
Pendle announced a new roadmap, which includes plans to integrate fixed yields into Earn programs on centralized exchanges.
The trend is clear: DeFi is "packaging" products for distribution via CEXs, reaching the mass market.
4) Backpack Chia 20% of its stake to users who Stake.
Backpack announced that it will allocate 20% of its company shares to users who Stake the Airdrop over one year.
This model combines equity and Token incentives, testing how to link long-term benefits with the community.
5) BOLD stablecoin Transaction Triggers .
Liquity 's BOLD stablecoin is now live on Privacy Pools.
Users can trade privately using a self-custody model.
This approach combines Decentralized Stablecoin with an on-chain security layer.
6) Fluid wants to become a 100% DAO protocol.
Fluid proposed the establishment of the Fluid Foundation.
Objective: To fully transition to a DAO-owned model.
The "DAO-first" trend continues to spread.
7) NEAR launches SuperApp for general users
NEAR Protocol launches NEAR SuperApp.
The app allows: Swap, access to yields, and private trading across more than 35 networks.
The ambition is clear: to bring DeFi to the masses and reduce technical barriers.
8) Sui ETF has its first Staking .
Canary Capital launches ETF $SUI with integrated Staking.
If this trend expands, crypto ETFs could not only hold assets but also generate on-chain yields.
9) Notable side notes
The White House confirmed that President Trump has no intention of pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sonic Labs' CEO resigns after 5 months.
Flying Tulip Token Issuance and yielding stablecoins.
Overview
Three prominent trends:
Ownership is gradually transferring to DAO.
DeFi is being integrated into CEXs and traditional products.
Privacy and Staking are being incorporated into new financial structures.
DeFi is no longer just an experiment. The ecosystem is moving closer to a complete financial model, but it also raises questions about governance, legal aspects, and systemic risks.
Which trend are you most interested in: DAOization, ETF Staking , or multi chain SuperApps?
