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TVL Flows Across Chains

Capital migrates between chains following yields, narratives, and incentives.

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TVL Flows Across Chains

TVL Flows Across ChainsCapital migration by chain, Q1-Q4 2023. Band width proportional to TVL moved (% of total).SourceDestinationEthereum38%BSC14%Solana11%Avalanche7%Arbitrum22%Optimism12%Base10%Ethereum18%Solana8%ETH → ARB largest bandYield incentives drove migrationL2s (Arbitrum + Optimism + Base) captured 44% of total TVL migration in 2023, up from 12% in 2022

A sankey of TVL movement between Ethereum, Solana, BSC, Avalanche, and L2s over a quarter. Net inflows and outflows revealed by the band widths. Major incentive programs annotated as flow drivers.

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This tvl flows across chains is an editorial illustration built to represent the concept accurately. Where it shows figures, they are typical or representative values chosen to make the relationship clear, not a single underlying dataset. The diagram and its explainer are reviewed and maintained centrally, and updated over time as understanding improves.

Capital chasing yields across blockchains

Total Value Locked (TVL) measures the sum of assets deposited into a blockchain's smart contracts. TVL flows track capital migration between chains: when one chain offers superior yields, new chains launch, or sentiment shifts, liquidity moves. Capital flows from low-yield chains to high-yield ones, from mature chains to nascent opportunities, and from risk-on to risk-off depending on market conditions. Tracking these flows reveals where market participants are allocating fresh capital.

Flows as a leading indicator of narrative shifts

A sudden TVL inflow to Ethereum scaling solutions or Layer 2s can precede a broader market interest in efficiency and cost reduction. TVL exodus from a chain can signal loss of confidence or competitive displacement. Rising TVL on low-liquidity chains during risk-on periods reflects speculation seeking high yields. The speed and magnitude of flows often precede announcements and price moves, making TVL tracking a useful signal for narrative changes.

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