The Aave protocol broke a new record by reaching $33.4 billion in net deposits on its decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, surpassing 2021 bull market levels. In 2024, it expanded its presence by adding BNB Chain, Scroll, ZKsync Era, and ether.fi to its list of supported markets. In 2025, it plans to add new markets such as Sonic network, Mantle, and Ethereum layer-2 solution Linea. The total locked value in the DeFi sector increased by 150% in 2024. This growth was supported by the rise of liquid re-staking protocols and Bitcoin DeFi products. Share your thoughts in the comments.