#DeFiGetsGraded DeFi grading systems have emerged to assess the risks and stability of decentralized finance protocols, helping investors navigate this complex space. Here are key points about how DeFi protocols are graded:

DeFi Pulse Economic Safety Grade:

DeFi Pulse, in collaboration with Gauntlet Networks, introduced a grading system to evaluate DeFi protocol risks, focusing on insolvency risks for lending protocols. It uses a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating safer investments. For example, Compound and Aave scored 91% and 95%, respectively, based on real-time data like price movements and borrowing patterns. This tool aims to guide investors, especially novices, toward safer DeFi projects by quantifying risks.

S&P Global Ratings for DeFi:

S&P Global Ratings, a traditional finance authority, has started assigning credit ratings to DeFi platforms, like the B- rating given to Sky Protocol for its stablecoins (USDS, DAI) and savings tokens (sUSDS, sDAI). The ratings assess creditworthiness, stability, and operational resilience. Sky Protocol’s USDS received a ‘4’ stability rating, indicating challenges in maintaining its dollar peg, with issues like low risk-adjusted capital (0.4%) and centralized governance highlighted as risks. This marks a step toward integrating DeFi with traditional finance.

Credit Scoring Models:

Research, such as a 2024 study, proposes credit scoring for DeFi wallets to improve lending protocols. These models use blockchain data (e.g., transaction history, asset balances, loan-to-balance ratios) to assess wallet creditworthiness, similar to traditional FICO scores. Four models were developed using algorithms like Stochastic Gradient Descent, Adam, Genetic, and Multilayer Perceptron, aiming to enhance transparency and fairness in DeFi lending by tailoring loan terms to user risk profiles.