Tezos EVM Etherlink Marks a Pivotal 2025 with Technical Enhancements, 5566% Increase in TVL, and Key DeFi Protocol Integrations (22 Dec)

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

XTZ-5.581%

UNI+0.732%

DEFI+2.55%

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Dec 22 2025

Tezos EVM Upgrade: The sixth upgrade, Farfadet, has been activated on the Etherlink platform, significantly enhancing its capacity and performance, allowing over 1,000 native transfers per second with minimal transaction costs.
Ecosystem Growth: Etherlink has experienced substantial growth in 2025, with total value locked increasing from $1.46M to over $82.73M, driven by major protocol integrations and the launch of a $3 million incentive program, Apple Farm.
DeFi and Gaming Expansion: The platform has attracted numerous DeFi protocols and gaming projects, including Uniswap v3 and the AAA game REAPER ACTUAL, contributing to a thriving ecosystem with 438,500 unique gaming users.
Commitment to Innovation: Etherlink aims to maintain its competitive edge by quickly adapting to changes in the blockchain landscape, as highlighted by its ability to activate new EVM versions shortly after Ethereum hard forks.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

Tezos EVM Etherlink Marks a Pivotal 2025 with Technical Enhancements, 5566% Increase in TVL, and Key DeFi Protocol Integrations (22 Dec)

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