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How Does Token Standardization Influence the Calculation of Total Value Locked (TVL)?

Token standardization, primarily ERC-20, is crucial for TVL calculation. Since all compliant tokens share the same basic interface, a TVL aggregator can easily identify and track the balances of all supported tokens locked within a protocol's smart contracts.

This allows for a uniform, reliable method of calculating the total economic value secured by the protocol.

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