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# [The Quiet Arrival of Institutional DeFi: How Summer.fi Is Building the Missing Layer](https://dappspecial.hashnode.dev/the-quiet-arrival-of-institutional-defi-how-summerfi-is-building-the-missing-layer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

For years, institutional investors have circled DeFi from a cautious distance, intrigued by the yields, but deterred by the operational chaos. Fragmented protocols, inconsistent data, compliance headaches, and lack of oversight made it nearly impossi...

Oct 21, 2025 · 3 min read · dappspecial.hashnode.dev  
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