A report by French fintech firm Next Generation NGPES forecasts that decentralized finance (DeFi) transaction volume will exceed $3 trillion by 2026. The report anticipates the total value locked across blockchain networks to reach $500 billion. Additionally, real-world asset tokenization is expected to grow from $1.1 trillion to $2 trillion, driven by tokenized funds, stocks, real estate, and corporate debt. DeFi-linked fundraising is projected to rise to $40 billion in 2026, up from $20 billion in 2025, as hybrid finance models involving traditional banks expand.