Algorand's Largest DeFi Protocol Shuts Down
Algofi, the leading DeFi project on Algorand, which accounts for 55% of the total value locked (TVL) on the network, has announced its closure due to declining activity.
Algofi Ceases Operations
According to an announcement posted on 10/07, Algofi, the largest DeFi protocol on the layer-1 blockchain Algorand, declared that it would cease operations as it could no longer maintain the highest standards of operation.
Algofi will gradually shift to a mode that only allows users to withdraw funds, eventually halting all trading, lending, and borrowing services.
1) Hey Everyone,
— Algofi (@algofiorg) July 10, 2023
We have some unfortunate news to share regarding the Algofi protocol.
After a lot of reflection, the team has recently come to the unfortunate decision to begin winding down the protocol.
TVL Decline
Data from DeFiLlama shows that Algofi's TVL is currently $31.5 million, making up nearly 55% of Algorand's entire TVL. The TVL of this layer-1 blockchain has significantly dropped from $200 million in February 2023.
Regulatory Pressures
This decline has been partly attributed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declaring Algorand's ALGO token as a security in a lawsuit against the Bittrex exchange in April 2023.
Stay tuned for more updates on the developments within the Algorand ecosystem and other significant events in the blockchain space!
