Relying solely on Total Value Locked (TVL) can lead to misleading insights in the crypto industry.Double counting is a common issue in calculating TVL, where the same funds are counted multiple times across different protocols.TVL can be inflated by temporary incentives and locking of tokens, which may not necessarily represent real value creation.Rather than focusing on TVL alone, it is more important to assess active engagement, productivity, and sustained growth in the crypto ecosystem.