DeFi is consolidating into staking, lending, and restaking. Learn what’s driving it, realistic yields, key risks, and who are dying in 2026.

A 2026 decision guide to Ethereum Layer 2s – fees, TVL, apps, bridging safety, and which L2 fits DeFi, trading, NFTs, or payments.

RWAs are ~$24B on-chain (ex-stablecoins) as of Jan 2026, with $19B–$36B depending on methodology. Real products: BUIDL, BENJI, USDY...