Two years ago, when the DeFi protocol hit $1 billion in total locked-in value (TVL), the essential elements of DeFi, namely stablecoin, lending, and a decentralized exchange, became the trifecta underpinning minimal viability, unleashing innovation and growth while driving the sector's asset value past $200 billion. Today, DeFi's meteoric rise has somewhat plateaued, and further growth catalysts, such as institutional engagement and regulatory clarity, no longer seem out of reach. A...