Decentralized Finance: Bibliometric Analysis and Research Trends

This research explores the developments and challenges in decentralized finance (DeFi) since 2015 and the increasing use of blockchain technology. DeFi provides access to financial services without traditional intermediaries, improving the economic system's efficiency through automated and transparent smart contracts. The bibliometric analysis shows a significant growth in DeFi-related publications, with 1,909 articles identified between 2015 and 2025. The research also highlights the importance of collaboration between authors and stakeholders to build a more secure and sustainable financial ecosystem. Analysis results using VOSviewer identified 173 keywords in 18 clusters, focusing on "digital twin" and "artificial intelligence." This research recommends further exploration into DeFi adoption, blockchain technology innovation, and the application of smart contracts to support the development of an inclusive, efficient, and innovative DeFi ecosystem in the future. In addition, this research aims to bridge existing research gaps and provide deeper insights into the potential of DeFi in the global financial system.