A recent survey indicates that 43% of hedge funds are planning to integrate decentralized finance (DeFi) into their operations. This shift is motivated by the potential for higher returns, diversification, and innovation in the competitive financial sector. DeFi, which operates on blockchain platforms like Ethereum, provides automated financial services via smart contracts, minimizing the need for traditional intermediaries. Despite the promising prospects, hedge funds face challenges such as regulatory compliance, technical infrastructure, and risk management in their DeFi adoption efforts.