Glossary term

TVL

An abbreviation for total value locked. TVL refers to the total value of crypto assets locked in protocols. For example, Aave has over $20 billion in TVL.

  • Updated April 19, 2022
  • First published March 25, 2022
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An abbreviation for total value locked. TVL refers to the total value of crypto assets locked in protocols. For example, Aave has over $20 billion in TVL.