Maple Finance's total value locked (TVL) has skyrocketed 8.5 times in 2025, reaching $2.5 billion, as reported by Coinomedia. This significant growth is driven by increasing institutional interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions that emphasize security, compliance, and capital efficiency. Unlike retail-focused protocols, Maple Finance caters to institutional clients, including crypto-native firms, hedge funds, and fintech companies, by offering undercollateralized loans and credit pools. As traditional finance entities continue to explore blockchain opportunities, Maple Finance is effectively bridging the gap between DeFi and institutional finance.