DefiLlama
Open-source TVL, yields, and protocol comparisons
Best for: Analysts who need free, comprehensive DeFi metrics for market research, protocol comparisons, and yield analysis.DefiLlama is the most widely used DeFi data aggregator, tracking Total Value Locked (TVL), yields, stablecoin flows, DEX volumes, fees, bridges, and more across hundreds of protocols and chains. It is completely free, open-source, and has no ads or paid tiers, funded by the LlamaCorp ecosystem.
The platform is the de facto standard for TVL comparisons. When anyone in crypto says "check the TVL," they almost always mean DefiLlama. Beyond TVL, the platform tracks DEX trading volumes, lending rates, bridge flows, protocol revenue, stablecoin market caps, and perpetual futures volumes. The yields section aggregates APY data across DeFi protocols, making it useful for yield farming research.
DefiLlama also offers LlamaSwap (a fee-free DEX aggregator), LlamaSearch (for finding official project links), and recently launched a MCP server for connecting AI agents to DeFi data. All data is available through a free API with no authentication required.
For data professionals, DefiLlama is an essential reference for market-level DeFi metrics and cross-protocol comparisons. The open-source nature means you can verify methodology and contribute adapters for new protocols.
Pricing
Completely free. No paid plans, no ads, no API keys required. Open-source.
Chains Supported
All major chains and hundreds of smaller ones including: Ethereum, Solana, BSC, Tron, Bitcoin, Base, Arbitrum, Hyperliquid, Polygon, Avalanche, Mantle, Sui, Ink, Monad, Cronos, Aptos, Optimism, and many more.
- TVL tracking: compare protocol and chain-level TVL over time
- Yield research: find and compare DeFi yields across protocols and chains
- Market analysis: track stablecoin flows, DEX vs CEX volumes, fee revenue
- Protocol due diligence: evaluate protocol metrics before investment or partnership
- Bridge monitoring: track cross-chain capital flows
