r/defi

Community Overview

About r/defi

News, articles and discussions about decentralized financial protocols on any blockchain

The community at a glance

r/defi is a Subreddit for Crypto Investors and DeFi with roughly 197K members. It has been around since 2018. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the DeFi topic page and the 10th largest community in the Crypto topic page.

Roughly 46K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Defi, Crypto, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention crypto exchange.

On Reddit
Established 2018
197K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +46K members
Growth: +30.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 10K members
  • 2021: 66K members
  • 2023: 39K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 29K members
  • 2026: 35K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 4K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 6K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 1K members

Topics

  • Defi
    27 posts in the past month
    #1
    Defi
    27
  • Crypto
    24 posts in the past month
    #2
    Crypto
    24
  • Worst
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    7
  • Tokens
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tokens
    2
  • Farming
    1 post in the past month
    #5
    Farming
    1

Product recommendations

  • crypto exchange
    1 post in the past month
    1. What are the major factors in selecting the best crypto exchange?
    #1
    crypto exchange
    What are the major factors in selecting the best crypto exchange?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/defi for?
Best for Crypto Investors and DeFi enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/defi free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/defi have?
Roughly 197K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/defi on?
r/defi runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/defi cover?
On the Hive Index, r/defi is organized under Crypto Investors, DeFi.
How do I join r/defi?
You can join r/defi by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Crypto communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, with communities covering trading, DeFi, NFTs, specific chains, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Discord dominates, with massive project-specific servers alongside general crypto communities for news, analysis, and signal sharing. Range of activity from serious traders to casual holders.