The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has seen significant growth in recent times, with the total value locked (TVL) reaching around $95 billion. This reflects sustained capital inflows into DeFi protocols, indicating a structural recovery after the post-2021 correction.
One of the key drivers of this shift is self-custody, which enables users to directly control their assets via blockchain-based smart contracts. In Japan, solutions like Hashport Wallet are making self-custody more accessible, lowering the barrier for mainstream adoption.