DeFi Protocols Unveil Significant Advancements in February 2026

The month of February 2026 saw significant progress for major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Uniswap expanded its AI capabilities, introducing seven new 'Skills' that enable developers to automate trading logic, risk management, and analytics.

Aave achieved a milestone by surpassing $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets, making it more attractive to institutions seeking blockchain-based credit markets.

Chainlink strengthened its regulatory and real-world finance positioning through contributions to the formation of a RealFi-specific alliance and onboarding legal skills related to US crypto policy discourse.