#DeFiGetsGraded

When you say “DeFi gets graded”, it could mean a few different things depending on context:

1. Credit Ratings for DeFi Protocols

Some analytics platforms and risk assessment firms (like DeFi Safety, Token Terminal, or Gauntlet) actually “grade” DeFi projects based on criteria such as code quality, transparency, decentralization, tokenomics, and governance.

For example, a protocol might get an A+ for security audits but a C for decentralization if it’s still controlled by a small team.

2. Risk Scoring for Investors

Tools like DeFi Score used to rate lending pools based on smart contract risks, liquidity, and volatility.

This “grading” helps investors compare the safety and performance of protocols.

3. Academic or Research Perspectives

Universities or research firms sometimes issue reports grading DeFi sectors by adoption, innovation, and regulatory readiness.

4. Market Sentiment “Grades”

Crypto news outlets or influencers sometimes “grade” DeFi performance quarterly, like “DeFi earns a B- in Q2 due to declining TVL and yield opportunities.”