🧠 What is TVL (Total Value Locked) and why does it matter in the crypto market?
If you follow the DeFi world or analyze cryptocurrency projects, you have probably come across the term TVL (Total Value Locked). But do you really understand what it means?
📊 TVL is the total value of assets deposited in a DeFi protocol, such as liquidity in DEXs, collateral in lending platforms, or staking in validation networks. This number represents how much users trust the protocol, as it shows the volume of crypto assets "locked" in smart contracts.
For example: if a DeFi protocol has a TVL of $2 billion, it means that users have collectively deposited that amount in crypto assets there — whether to provide liquidity, stake, or secure loans.
🔍 Why is this important for investors?
TVL is one of the main indicators to measure the health, adoption, and attractiveness of a protocol. A high TVL may indicate trust and stability, while sharp declines may signal capital flight, technical issues, or loss of interest from the community.
📈 To better evaluate a project, don't just look at the token price. Compare its market value with the TVL (the so-called Market Cap/TVL ratio). A very high ratio may indicate that the token is overvalued in relation to the actual usage of the platform.
Learn to invest by looking beyond the chart. Knowledge is your greatest asset in the crypto market! 🧠💡
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