DeFiLlama offers a comprehensive suite of metrics for evaluating decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, providing real-time data that surpasses traditional financial reporting. Key metrics include Total Value Locked (TVL), fees, revenue, and trading volume, which help assess a protocol's performance and growth. TVL, akin to Assets Under Management in traditional finance, indicates user trust in a protocol, while fees and revenue metrics reveal the financial health and income distribution within DeFi projects. Understanding these metrics requires a strategic approach. Analysts should prioritize sustained growth, track both stock (e.g., TVL) and flow (e.g., trading volume) metrics, and consider the impact of token unlocks and incentives. This framework helps distinguish genuine growth from temporary spikes, ensuring a more accurate evaluation of a project's long-term viability. DeFiLlama's tools, including revenue reports and market share charts, provide valuable insights into the economic activities and market positions of DeFi protocols.