Ask about zkLend Finance · freeTotal Value Locked$169
TVL by Chain
Starknet$169
The chart plots Staking as its own series; it is not part of the TVL above.
Key Metrics
Staked$0
Active Loans$0
Total Raised$5m
Mar 31, 2022$5mRound: SeedInvestors: Delphi Digital, 4RC, StarkWare, Genesis Block Ventures, CMS, Metacartel Ventures, DCVC, Amber Group, TPS Capital, Ascensive Assets, D3Web Capital, SkyVision Capital
Protocol Information
zkLend is an L2 money-market protocol built on StarkNet, combining zk-rollup scalability, superior transaction speed, and cost-savings with Ethereum's security. The protocol offers a dual solution: a permissioned and compliance-focused solution for institutional clients, and a permissionless service for DeFi users - all without sacrificing decentralisation
- zkLend LSTLiquid Staking
- zkLendLending
Methodology
TVL: Total value of all coins held in the smart contracts of the protocol
Hacks
Date: Feb 11, 2025
Protocol: zkLend
Amount: $9.55m
Classification: Token & Share Accounting
Technique: First Depositor Attack
zkLend lost $9.57M on February 11, 2025 on Starknet via an integer division rounding vulnerability. Attacker exploited truncated rounding in withdrawal calculations with precise wstETH deposits to inflate their raw_balance to 1724, draining all tokens from other pools. Attacker returned ~$3.2M after negotiation but lost remaining to a Tornado Cash scam.
Chains: Starknet
Language: Cairo
Target Type: DeFi Protocol
zkLend Finance history
TVL is the default DefiLlama definition, which excludes Active Loans and Staking. Daily values are UTC snapshots from Jun 7, 2023 to Nov 12, 2026.
All-time high TVL: $81.62m on Nov 30, 2024. All-time low TVL: $100 on Aug 18, 2026.
Daily TVL, Oct 14, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
| Date | TVL |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | $382 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $344 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $392 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $321 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $290 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $273 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $258 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $260 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $257 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $239 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $222 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $210 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $206 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $210 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $210 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $205 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $185 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $200 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $197 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $193 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $182 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $189 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $192 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | $184 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | $185 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $179 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $170 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $172 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $171 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $169 |
TVL at each month end, Dec 2024 to Nov 2026
| Date | TVL |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $29.23m |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $18.47m |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.44m |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $484,757 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $391,886 |
| May 31, 2025 | $252,936 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $217,839 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $185,235 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | $1,557 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $571 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $503 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $619 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $362 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $281 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | $185 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $154 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $174 |
| May 31, 2026 | $169 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $136 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $116 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $114 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $189 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $200 |
| Nov 12, 2026 (latest) | $169 |
TVL at each year end, Dec 31, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025
| Date | TVL |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | $6.02m |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $29.23m |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $362 |
The .csv export on the chart above downloads every daily value. The same data is in the public API: https://api.llama.fi/protocol/zklend-finance
Frequently asked questions
What is zkLend Finance's TVL?
As of Nov 12, 2026, zkLend Finance has $169 in total value locked. TVL has decreased 55.3% over the past 30 days.
What chains does zkLend Finance operate on?
zkLend Finance operates on Starknet. Starknet holds the largest share at 100%.
Which protocols are included in zkLend Finance?
zkLend Finance is a parent protocol whose tracked products include zkLend LST and zkLend.
How much has been borrowed through zkLend Finance?
As of Nov 12, 2026, zkLend Finance has $0 in active loans.
Has zkLend Finance ever been exploited?
zkLend Finance has 1 recorded security incident. The most recent incident occurred on Feb 11, 2025 and involved $9.55m. It was classified as Token & Share Accounting.