David Chen

David Chen is a DeFi strategist and the former head of product at Uniswap Labs. He holds a degree in Financial Engineering from Princeton University and has been active in decentralized finance since 2019. David writes about yield strategies, protocol mechanics, and DeFi governance.

Restaking Revolution: EigenLayer Locks 30 Million ETH as Security-as-a-Service Takes Off

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The restaking sector has exploded in 2026, with EigenLayer alone securing over 30 million ETH. This represents a fundamental shift in how blockchain networks approach security and capital efficiency. Understanding Restaking Restaking allows ETH holders to secure multiple protocols simultaneously while earning additional yield. EigenLayer pioneered this concept, creating a marketplace where protocols can purchase […]

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DeFi TVL Expected to Exceed $500 Billion as Derivatives Trading Surges

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Global decentralized finance Total Value Locked is projected to exceed $500 billion in 2025-2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 63%, according to CoinGecko latest market analysis. The surge is being driven primarily by the explosive growth of decentralized derivatives trading. Derivatives Trading Leads DeFi Growth Decentralized derivatives trading is projected to grow from

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