> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lossless.io/aegis/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lossless.io/aegis/triggers/value-triggers/total-value-locked-tvl-monitoring-use-cases.md). # Total-Value-Locked (TVL) Monitoring: Use Cases Aegis enables users to set up automated alerts for certain TVL thresholds, providing up-to-date insight into the overall health of a particular DeFi platform or dApp. A high TVL is typically a positive sign associated with high levels of economic activity, yet sudden fluctuations may signal inflated project valuations and other malicious activity. For Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, TVL may be used to track their overall performance and level of security. In decentralized exchanges (DEXes) like Uniswap, TVL also serves as an indicator of the available liquidity. Higher liquidity, meanwhile, is associated with lower slippage and better trading experience. In other money markets, TVL acts as a gauge for borrowing and lending activity, usually associated with better interest rates and more economic opportunities. Although TVL should never be used as the only criterion for assessing the quality of DeFi projects, certain discrepancies or milestones often signal substantial market changes that investors may wish to react to. Aegis alerts are highly customizable, enabling users to specify the appropriate time frame, % tolerance level, and the specific direction of the TVL they wish to be notified about. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.lossless.io/aegis/triggers/value-triggers/total-value-locked-tvl-monitoring-use-cases.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.