Cardano (ADA) has shown significant progress in its decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin sectors despite facing challenges in the third quarter of 2024.
Cardano's Total Value Locked (TVL) in its DeFi platforms increased by 19% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $620 million, indicating growing trust and activity.
The stablecoin market on Cardano has expanded, with the total stablecoin market cap growing by 5.4% to $20.7 million.
Despite downturns in Q3, Cardano is preparing for major governance advancements and aims to become a leader in community-driven on-chain governance by 2025.