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defillama-research

Analyzes DeFi protocols and market opportunities using real-time DefiLlama TVL data.

1|Updated May 10, 2026
Search Tags:#market research#protocol analysis#defi#solana#yield#tvl#defillama
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npx skills add https://github.com/goheesheng/base-new --skill defillama-research-goheesheng
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Skill: defillama-research
Source: https://github.com/goheesheng/base-new/tree/main/skills/idea/defillama-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/goheesheng/base-new --skill defillama-research-goheesheng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Choosing which DeFi protocols to build on or integrate with requires trustworthy market data, but manually researching TVL, fees, and growth trends across chains is slow and error-prone. This Skill turns DefiLlama's free API into a structured research workflow that surfaces growing protocols, underserved niches, and integration targets. ## Core Features & Use Cases - TVL-Based Protocol Analysis: Queries DefiLlama endpoints for protocol TVL, chain-level TVL, DEX volume, fees, yields, and stablecoin flows to rank and compare protocols. - Opportunity Detection Framework: Applies six opportunity patterns (cross-chain gaps, aggregation, infrastructure gaps, yield vacuums, stablecoin flows, fee/TVL mismatches) to identify buildable DeFi niches. - Structured Phase Handoff: Writes research results to .superstack/idea-context.md with top protocols, opportunities, and recommended integrations for downstream build-phase skills. - Use Case: Ask which Solana DeFi categories are growing fastest, and receive a market snapshot, top-10 protocol table with 7-day TVL changes, and three data-backed build opportunities. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to show you DeFi opportunities on Solana using DefiLlama data, including which protocols are growing fastest and where the underserved niches are.

Frequently Asked Questions about defillama-research

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How do I research DeFi protocols using DefiLlama data?▼

Query the free DefiLlama API endpoints such as /protocols for protocol TVL, /v2/chains for chain-level TVL, and /overview/fees for revenue data. Filter results by chain and category, then cross-reference TVL growth with fee generation to identify healthy protocols.

What DeFi data can I get from the DefiLlama API?▼

DefiLlama provides protocol TVL, historical chain TVL, DEX trading volume, fee and revenue summaries, yield pool APYs via yields.llama.fi, and stablecoin supply flows via stablecoins.llama.fi. Raises, hacks, and treasury endpoints require a paid tier.

Does the DefiLlama API require an API key?▼

No, the DefiLlama API is free and requires no authentication for core endpoints like protocols, chains, fees, and yields. A premium tier at $300 per month unlocks higher rate limits and endpoints like raises, hacks, and treasuries.

How do I filter DefiLlama protocols for a specific chain like Solana?▼

The /protocols endpoint returns a chain field and a chains array per protocol. Filter where chain equals Solana or where the chains array includes Solana, or use chain-specific endpoints like /overview/dexs/Solana and /overview/fees/Solana directly.

Why is TVL alone not enough to evaluate a DeFi protocol?▼

High TVL can reflect incentive-driven farming rather than real usage, so it must be cross-referenced with fee revenue, growth trends, and user activity. A protocol with high TVL but declining fees may be losing genuine demand.

What are the limitations of DefiLlama market research?▼

The /api/categories endpoint may be unavailable, requiring manual grouping of protocols by their category field. Paid-tier endpoints like raises and hacks are inaccessible on the free tier, and TVL snapshots need historical endpoints to confirm trends.

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