#DeFiGetsGraded #DeFiGetsGraded

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is entering a new phase as rating agencies and analytics platforms begin issuing “grades” for protocols, assessing security, transparency, and sustainability. This shift aims to bring more trust and standardization to a sector often criticized for its high-risk environment. Platforms like DeFiSafety, CertiK, and TokenInsight evaluate smart contract audits, governance structures, liquidity health, and team credibility. These grades help investors differentiate between reliable projects and risky experiments, especially after a wave of rug pulls and exploits in recent years. While critics warn that grading could centralize influence, supporters believe it will raise industry standards and attract institutional capital. As DeFi grows, these scorecards may become as important as credit ratings in traditional finance, shaping the sector’s long-term credibility.