Mantle DeFi’s TVL Soars Past $755M, Outpacing Competitors

Mantle’s total value locked (TVL) has jumped past $755 million, a level that puts it above platforms like Avalanche and Sui. The rise is impressive because it happened during a tough market phase that many projects struggled through. Back in September 2025, the network’s TVL hovered between $160 million and $200 million. In just six months, it nearly tripled, growing by about 230 percent. Two main strategies are driving this surge. First, Mantle is pushing real‑world assets (RWAs) onto its blockchain, allowing things like tokenized gold to be traded and used in DeFi. Second, the platform is deepening its connections with centralised finance (CeFi) through partnerships that give users easy access to on‑chain liquidity.Recent integrations have helped accelerate the climb. The network now works closely with Aave’s lending market for yields, and Bybit’s distribution system supplies capital. With more institutional‑grade RWAs on the way, Mantle expects its TVL to keep rising. Mantle markets itself as a bridge for traditional finance to enter the crypto world, offering a secure and scalable infrastructure. It claims more than $4 billion in community‑owned assets and supports projects such as mETH, fBTC, and MI4. The team also partners with well‑known issuers like Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP‑Succinct. The platform’s goal is clear: reach a top‑10 ranking in global DeFi TVL by leveraging its distribution layer and growing on‑chain liquidity.