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DeFi Protocol Seed Funding: Why Regulatory Clarity Now Unlocks Institutional Capital
DeFi protocol fundraising shifted in 2025. Institutional investors (pensions, insurance, endowments) now participate in protocols that demonstrate regulatory compliance. Total DeFi TVL exceeded $200B in Oct 2025; institutional participation remains low but growing.
ByRachel Vasquez
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Reviewed by Jeff Barnes — CEO of Angel Investors Network · MBA · $1B+ in Capital Formation
DeFi protocol fundraising shifted in 2025. Institutional investors (pensions, insurance, endowments) now participate in protocols that demonstrate regulatory compliance. Total DeFi TVL exceeded $200B in Oct 2025; institutional participation remains low but growing.
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