The protocol pioneered decentralized finance lending, but assets locked have tumbled from a peak five years ago. Now it's looking to attract institutions after retail traders lost interest. Compound Finance overhauled its leadership and approved a record $52 million budget as it seeks to revive growth after its total value locked fell to $1.2 billion from a $12 billion peak in 2021. The protocol is pivoting toward institutional clients by developing real-world asset offerings, partner inte…
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