# Lamden > Lamden is a DeFi (Decentralized Finance) protocol based on the Ethereum blockchain - Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/lamden - Categories: Cryptoassets - Created: 2022-08-20T18:51:14.809Z - Last updated: 2022-08-20T18:51:14.809Z - Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki) --- **Lamden** is a [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/value-defi) (Decentralized Finance) [protoco](https://iq.wiki/wiki/unifi-protocol)l based on the Ethereum blockchain (ETH). Lamden (TAU) facilitates interoperability and value exchange between established cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications made with the Lamden developer suite. Lamden Tau is the proprietary [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) that facilitates chain-to-chain asset exchange and communication.[\[7\]](#cite-id-tyhmuxrww9c)[\[8\]](#cite-id-kfsvzf8nhfc) # Overview Lamden is a suite of developer tools that advance the process of creating new and custom blockchain and apps. The Lamden Tau token ($TAU) connects these new projects together and with mainchain cryptocurrencies. Lamden (TAU) is a software package of development tools that includes a blockchain generator, community collaboration tools, and independent chain-to-chain communication to create vast networks of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) applications that can transfer any asset across them. Lamden uses the Python codebase language. Lamden was founded by Stuart Farmer in 2017. In January 2018, Lamden (TAU) hit an all-time high of $1.73 USD on January 9, 2018.[\[9\]](#cite-id-l4xe4oo3cqc)[\[10\]](#cite-id-nmpj62b1p2) # # Team Lamden (TAU) has two principal teams; the board team and the advisory team. **Board Team**: Lamden (TAU) is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Stuart Farmer. Other board members include Nick Huber (Chief of Operations), James Munsch (Chief of Technology), Sev Ladtchenko (Chief of R&D), and Mario Hernandez (Chief Economist). **Advisory Team**: The advisory team includes Rob Behnke (Lead Advisor), Cristina Dolan (Advisor - Insurance), Leonard Tan, (Advisor - Fintech), Gianluca Ruggiero (Advisor - Automotive), Gopalan Mukundan (Advisor - Banking), Noah D. Stone (Advisor - Venture Capital), Oyedeji Oluwoye (Advisor - Telecommunication), among others.[\[11\]](#cite-id-4e3789ibvs1) ## Tokenomic Lamden (TAU) has a circulating supply of 160 Million coins and a total supply of over 288 Million coins. ## Partnership In April 2018, Lamden announced Elysian as its Newest CEAP (Clove Early Access Program) Partner.[\[12\]](#cite-id-lhhxtrslfyj)