
Decentralized finance is making a strong comeback. In June, the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi lending protocols surged past $55 billion, marking an all-time high. This massive growth reflects a renewed investor appetite for non-custodial financial services, especially those offering real yield through crypto-backed loans. While big names like Aave and Compound still dominate the leaderboard, a lesser-known microcap project— Mutuum Finance (MUTM) —is beginning to capture attention for