tvlexplained

What is "Total Value Locked" (TVL)?

Ever feel like some crypto projects are swimming in cash, but you can't quite see where it all is? Most people assume it’s about a project's price, but there’s a much deeper story hidden in something called 'Total Value Locked' (TVL)! 😉
Okay, imagine you're at a super cool digital amusement park, and each ride (or DeFi protocol) needs collateral to operate, right?

Like putting tokens into a lending pool or staking on Lido to earn rewards.

Total Value Locked (TVL) is simply the grand total of all crypto assets - ETH, DAI, wrapped Bitcoin - users have deposited or "locked up" within that project or blockchain.

It’s like the park’s giant, transparent vault showing all the collateral keeping the rides running smoothly!

But here's where it gets confusing: many of us see a huge TVL and immediately think 'rich project, must be safe!' 🤯 But, that's not always the full picture.

A high TVL does show us that people trust the project enough to commit their assets, indicating adoption and liquidity.

Therefore, it’s a powerful indicator of a project's utility and how much faith users have in its smart contracts.

For instance, if Lido has a high TVL, it suggests many are actively staking ETH through it.

However, it doesn't automatically mean higher profits for you, or that it’s risk-free.

It simply reflects how much capital is participating.

So, next time you see TVL, you'll know it’s about commitment and usage, not just a flashy price tag!

You’re getting smarter already! ✨

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