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Wonky Mars Protocol launch shows ecosystem expansion may not add to network value -Breaking

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Each day new protocols launch on networks across the crypto-space. The trend is expected to continue into the next year. When looking at the top five networks by total value locked (TVL) — (ETH), (LUNABinance Smart Chain (BSC)AVAX(SOL) — As perAccording to DeFiLlama data, Ethereum has 579 protocol (including L1 & L2), Terra has 25, Terra has 25 and BSC 348 respectively, while Solana has 187 and 64 protocols. Terra has a low number and high TVL, which is why it stands out.

Terra’s TVL reached an all-time high at $20 billion in December 2021 before dropping to $13 billion during the January 2022 crash. The ecosystem has been able to increase its liquidity to $26 billion to date.

LUNA, the instrument that guarantees the USTUSD peg, is LUNA.

New protocol launches are highly correlated to LUNA prices.

LUNA price February 20, 2222 Source: CoinGecko
LUNA price November 2021 to December 2021. Source: Flipside Crypto

ASTRO Volume and Price after Launch

ASTRO/UST Price since Astroport Launch. Source: TradingView
Total swap count at Astroport Source: Flipside Crypto
Astroport trading volume in USD. Source: Flipside Crypto

Volume and Mars price after launch

4 hours MARS/UST Source: TradingView
Mars Red Bank Transaction Count and Volume in USD Source: Flipside Crypto
Mars Fields Transaction Count and Volume in USD Source: Flipside Crypto