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DeFiLlama

Established 2020

The open-source, ad-free TVL dashboard that became DeFi's ground truth.

DeFiLlama tracks total value locked across every meaningful DeFi protocol, with the most transparent, open methodology in the space — every adapter is open source and the data is free for anyone to reuse. It has expanded into yield dashboards, stablecoin stats, chains overviews and even portfolio tracking (LlamaFolio).

Quick facts

Founded

2020

Category

Data & Research

Platforms

Web

Key facts

Open data, Ad-free, TVL dashboards

Pros

  • The most trusted TVL data in DeFi
  • Everything open source, no ads, no account
  • Yield and stablecoin dashboards are excellent

Cons

  • TVL isn't the only health metric — use alongside others
  • Interface is data-dense for newcomers
  • No mobile app

Best for

Checking whether a protocol's numbers are real

Fees

Completely free.

Security notes

Open methodology means numbers can be independently verified — the antidote to inflated-project marketing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is DeFiLlama?
DeFiLlama is The open-source, ad-free TVL dashboard that became DeFi's ground truth. DeFiLlama tracks total value locked across every meaningful DeFi protocol, with the most transparent, open methodology in the space — every adapter is open source and the data is free for anyone to reuse. It has expanded into yield dashboards, stablecoin stats, chains overviews and even portfolio tracking (LlamaFolio).
Is DeFiLlama safe to use?
Open methodology means numbers can be independently verified — the antidote to inflated-project marketing. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.
How much does DeFiLlama cost?
Completely free. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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