Cardano has initiated its 2025 Developer Ecosystem Survey, aiming to collect feedback on tools, libraries, and adoption insights to enhance its blockchain infrastructure. This marks the fourth year of the survey, which is designed to guide future development efforts. The platform has seen a 37% increase in its DeFi total value locked (TVL) over the past three months, now exceeding $350 million, with Liqwid accounting for over 30% of the TVL. Additionally, Cardano has announced a partnership with NEAR Protocol to integrate AI and blockchain technologies, focusing on advancing Web3 capabilities.