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[@OxThom](/creator/twitter/OxThom)
"TVL is a lie. Heres what the $154B+ locked in DeFi actually means and what it doesn't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147278167248936) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XXX engagements


"What is TVL TVL is simply a metric used to measure the total value of assets locked or staked on a specific DeFi platform. The assets can includes Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) Solana (SOL) Or Stablecoins like Circle (USDC) or Tether (USDT)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147284118987061) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"For example looking at the TVL of DeFi protocols as of the time of writing this. @Aave has the largest TVL at about$40B+ @LidoFinance with $33.6B. These figures all shows massive trust from users"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147338686845163) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"For example a decentralized protocol with $XXX million in staked Solana $XX million in wrapped Ethereum and $XX million in Polygon-based tokens will have a total value locked of approximately $XXX million. It is the sum of all that values"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147293648474378) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"TVL became a benchmark to rate DeFi protocols during the boom of the DeFi Ecosystem (2020-2022). Decentralized apps (DApps) offer financial services like lending and borrowing allowing users to access loans by staking digital assets removing the need for traditional banks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147306080375051) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"TVL (Total Value Locked) became a key indicator of a DeFi protocol's health popularity and user trust. Because High TVL indicates user trust and protocol robustness while low TVL may signal reduced capital availability and less attractive conditions for users"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147328666632359) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:27Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"➔ It masks Decentralization and Security A high TVL doesn't tell you who controls the funds or if the protocol's code have been audited properly. A high TVL controlled by a small team is a major centralization risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147390167744867) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:28Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"How to DYOR Beyond TVL Check these X key things X. User Activity & Engagement (Is it a ghost town) X. Fee Revenue (Is it actually making money) X. Asset Composition (What is the TVL actually made of) X. Audits & Governance (Is it secure and decentralized"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979147397033762868) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-17T11:28Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The crypto journey is like surfing. You can't control the waves(market) but you can learn to ride them. Focus on your skillsnot the weather. Can I get a GM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979510275175796961) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-18T11:30Z XXX followers, XX engagements


"The market will do what the market will do. Your peace doesn't have to follow it. This weekfocus on what you can control: Your learning Your strategy Your mindset Happy Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OxThom/status/1979804708589248936) [@OxThom](/creator/x/OxThom) 2025-10-19T07:00Z XXX followers, X engagements