# TVL



Total Value Locked Tracking [#total-value-locked-tracking]

TVL represents the total value of assets staked and locked in Alkimi's protocol, tracked transparently through Alkimi Labs.

What TVL Includes [#what-tvl-includes]

* ALKIMI tokens staked for protocol fees

Why TVL Matters [#why-tvl-matters]

Higher TVL indicates:

* Strong community confidence in the protocol
* The token float becomes lower, which increases the impact of the buybacks
* Greater protocol security and stability

Viewing TVL Data [#viewing-tvl-data]

Track Alkimi TVL on the Alkimi Explorer page to monitor ecosystem health, natively.You can use other platfoms like DefiLlama. TVL growth correlates with protocol revenue growth, creating a positive feedback loop for token holders.