ADA Whales Go Wild: DeFi TVL Soars 28.7% – Is This a Comeback or Just Fancy Math? 🐋📈

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Ah, Cardano (ADA), the blockchain’s most charming comeback artist, has once again stolen the spotlight with a DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) surge of 28.7% in Q3 2025. One might say it’s a “three-year high,” though I suspect the champagne corks are still drying from their last celebration. 🎉

Messari’s latest report insists this isn’t a mirage-ADA’s market cap now glitters at $29.5 billion, up 42.5%. A triumph, perhaps? Or merely a well-timed pirouette in the crypto ballet? Only time will tell if this is a waltz or a stumble. 💃

Core Protocols and Treasury Expansion Fuel Cardano’s Momentum

Behold, the unsung heroes: Liqwid and Minswap, whose TVL and DEX volume have grown with the enthusiasm of a toddler at a candy store. And let’s not forget Cardano’s treasury, now a stately $1.3 billion strong-proof that even blockchains can learn the art of fiscal elegance. 🏦

Charles Hoskinson, the maestro of decentralization, has declared that ADA’s future could reach “seven or eight digits” in DeFi value. One wonders if he’s practicing his victory speech or simply enjoying the applause. 🎤

Whales Accumulate 348 Million ADA as Price Eyes Recovery

While ADA briefly dipped below $0.6, the whales-those aquatic titans of the crypto seas-have been busy hoarding 348 million tokens. A modest $204 million splurge, but then again, who needs frugality when you can buy a blockchain empire? 🐋

The price has rebounded 21%, a figure so modest it makes one question the very definition of “recovery.” But analysts whisper of a “Power of Three” pattern-perhaps they mean the trinity of hope, hype, and half-baked predictions? 🎱

Yet, daily active addresses have slumped, suggesting retail investors are nursing a hangover while whales sip champagne. A curious dance of caution and confidence. 🕺

Cardano Aligns with ISO 20022 and Expands Roadmap

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I must attend a tea party with ISO 20022. Cardano’s alignment with this global standard is the blockchain equivalent of joining a prestigious club-complete with monocles and cryptic handshakes. 🕷️

Hoskinson, ever the showman, has declared ADA a full-fledged ISO 20022 devotee. One imagines XRP and XLM exchanging polite nods from the sidelines. 🤝

Meanwhile, Cardano’s roadmap promises DeFi liquidity, stablecoin adoption, and real-world asset tokenization. A maturing ecosystem, or merely a well-rehearsed encore? The jury’s out, but the curtain is rising. 🎭

Cover image from ChatGPT, ADAUSD chart from Tradingview

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2025-11-12 01:19