Berachain has emerged as the fifth largest blockchain by total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi), with its TVL increasing from $2.3 billion to nearly $7 billion within a month. This surge has allowed Berachain to surpass other prominent chains such as Base, Arbitrum, and Sui. Additionally, Dolomite's TVL has jumped by 200%, while KodiakFi has nearly doubled. InfraredFinance has also reached a TVL of $2 billion, accounting for 29% of the total. In related developments, Sei Network's TVL has increased by over 40% in just a week, with its total reaching $300 million, driven by stablecoin inflows hitting new all-time highs. The overall DeFi sector continues to show strong growth, with notable contributions from platforms like Aave and DragonSwap, which has surpassed $1.6 billion in total trading volume.