Protocol Information
A protocol for creating Options and Stablecoins out of ETH
Audits:
Methodology
TVL: Total value of all coins held in the smart contracts of the protocolView code on GitHubHacks
Date: Jul 23, 2026
Amount: $542,000
Classification: Input Validation
Technique: Missing Input Validation
Chains: Ethereum
Language: Solidity
Target Type: DeFi Protocol
Competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lien?
A protocol for creating Options and Stablecoins out of ETH
What is Lien's TVL?
Lien currently has $195,990.01 in total value locked. TVL has increased 21.6% over the past 30 days.
What chains does Lien operate on?
Lien operates on Ethereum. Ethereum holds the largest share at 100%.
How does Lien's TVL compare to similar protocols?
Among Options protocols tracked by DefiLlama, Lien ranks #20 by TVL. The category holds $28.08m across 68 protocols, and Lien accounts for 0.7% of that total. Other leading protocols include Hegic, Opyn Gamma, Ribbon Earn, SOFA.org, Panoptic V2, GammaSwap Open Interest, Opyn Convexity, Pods Finance, Cega V1, and Siren.
Has Lien ever been exploited?
Lien has 1 recorded security incident. The most recent incident occurred on Jul 23, 2026 and involved $542,000. It was classified as Input Validation.